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ZIP Code 03079

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Population: 30,646

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 03079

What is the median household income in 03079?
The median household income in 03079 is $101,339 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 03079?
The poverty rate in 03079 is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 03079?
$438,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 03079?
The median gross rent in 03079 is $1,487 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 03079 residents have a college degree?
39.1% of adults in 03079 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
30,646
Median Income
$101,339
Median Home Value
$438,500
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.6%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,752 (+17%) Home Value: +$112,900 (+34.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-2.7%) Bachelor's+: +2.9 pp (+8%) Unemployment: -1.3 pp (-33.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 30,646
Median Age 44.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.2% White (non-Hisp.) 82.1% Black 1.3% Asian 4.2% Two or More 4.4% Other 2.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.8%
Korean
0.5%
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.1%
Mexican
0.9%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $101,339 ±$5,149
Per Capita Income $136,586
Median Family Income $127,632
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Child Poverty Rate 8.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.0%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
3.9%
$25–35k
6.6%
$35–50k
5.7%
$50–75k
14.3%
$75–100k
14.3%
$100–150k
19.7%
$150–200k
13.7%
$200k+
17.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,511
Owner-Occupied 76.8%
Renter-Occupied 23.2%
Vacancy Rate 6.9%
Median Home Value $438,500
Median Gross Rent $1,487
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.5%
$50–100k
3.8%
$100–200k
1.5%
$200–300k
9.2%
$300–500k
46.2%
$500k–$1M
33.5%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.1%
$500–1k
7.5%
$1–1.5k
39.9%
$1.5–2k
20.7%
$2–2.5k
17.6%
$2.5–3.5k
7.7%
$3.5k+
2.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.9%
1 vehicle
29.2%
2 vehicles
40.8%
3+
26.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.2%
Single-fam. att.
3.6%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
10.4%
Mobile home
7.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.5%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
18.9%
2000–2009
7.7%
2010+
8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 96.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 39.1%
Graduate Degree 15.0%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 1.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.4%
Unemployment Rate 2.6%
Work from Home 15.1%
Self-Employed 5.4%
Government Workers 13.6%
Private For-Profit 80.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.0%
Prof. Services
15.3%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Retail
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Construction
7.2%
Finance
6.7%
Transportation
4.5%
Wholesale
4.3%
Public Admin
3.9%
Information
2.7%
Occupation
Management
46.1%
Sales
19.6%
Food Prep
14.6%
Production
10.2%
Construction
9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.0 min
Drove Alone 76.0%
Carpool 4.2%
Public Transit 1.6%
Work from Home 15.1%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 12,573
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.9%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
11.7%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 16.9% Working age (18–64): 83.1% 65 and over: 19.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.6%
Naturalized Citizen 59.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
44.5%
Asia
41.3%
Europe
8.4%
Africa
1.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 11.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.7%
Uninsured 4.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.6%
Has a Computer 95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023