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ZIP Code 04979

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Population: 919

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 — 04979

What is the median household income in 04979?
The median household income in 04979 is $56,136 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 04979?
The poverty rate in 04979 is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 04979?
$179,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 04979?
The median gross rent in 04979 is $788 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 04979 residents have a college degree?
34.9% of adults in 04979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
919
Median Income
$56,136
Median Home Value
$179,500
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.1%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,681 (+23.5%) Home Value: +$62,400 (+53.3%) Poverty Rate: -6.4 pp (-54.2%) Bachelor's+: +18.7 pp (+115.4%) Unemployment: +5.8 pp (+446.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 919
Median Age 46.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 92.9% Black 1.5% Asian 3.2% Two or More 2.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $56,136 ±$17,808
Per Capita Income $63,680
Median Family Income $79,375
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Child Poverty Rate 9.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
1.3%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
27.3%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
19.9%
$100–150k
10.4%
$150–200k
6.8%
$200k+
3.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 593
Owner-Occupied 90.9%
Renter-Occupied 9.1%
Vacancy Rate 33.2%
Median Home Value $179,500
Median Gross Rent $788
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 8.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 18.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.9%
$50–100k
16.4%
$100–200k
20.8%
$200–300k
22.5%
$300–500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.5%
3+
22.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.7%
2–4 units
1.9%
Mobile home
11.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.5%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
13.8%
2000–2009
8.3%
2010+
6.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 34.9%
Graduate Degree 16.3%
Some College / Associate 14.3%
Less Than High School 0.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.3%
Unemployment Rate 7.1%
Work from Home 8.7%
Self-Employed 12.6%
Government Workers 22.1%
Private For-Profit 65.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.8%
Construction
16.0%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Prof. Services
9.1%
Retail
8.8%
Public Admin
8.4%
Transportation
5.3%
Agriculture
4.7%
Finance
4.2%
Arts/Entmt.
3.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
31.4%
Construction
21.6%
Food Prep
17.7%
Production
16.7%
Sales
12.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 38.5 min
Drove Alone 86.1%
Carpool 1.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.7%
Walked 3.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 396
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
1.6%
25–34
7.4%
35–44
15.7%
45–54
13.8%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
15.1%
85+
9.7%
Under 18: 17.8% Working age (18–64): 82.2% 65 and over: 25.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.8%
Naturalized Citizen 94.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
82.9%
Africa
5.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.6%
With a Disability 23.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.5%
Uninsured 8.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.3%
Has a Computer 88.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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