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ZIP Code 05855

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,576

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 — 05855

What is the median household income in 05855?
The median household income in 05855 is $57,611 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 05855?
The poverty rate in 05855 is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 05855?
$194,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 05855?
The median gross rent in 05855 is $866 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 05855 residents have a college degree?
25.2% of adults in 05855 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,576
Median Income
$57,611
Median Home Value
$194,200
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.6%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,861 (+15.8%) Home Value: +$37,000 (+23.5%) Poverty Rate: +6.2 pp (+72.9%) Bachelor's+: +6.5 pp (+34.8%) Unemployment: +6.8 pp (+178.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,576
Median Age 43.0
Female 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% White (non-Hisp.) 92.6% Black 1.7% Asian 0.7% Two or More 3.8% Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.6%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,611 ±$10,455
Per Capita Income $79,177
Median Family Income $81,700
Poverty Rate 14.7%
Child Poverty Rate 27.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
11.2%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
14.2%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
14.0%
$150–200k
7.0%
$200k+
5.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,880
Owner-Occupied 69.7%
Renter-Occupied 30.3%
Vacancy Rate 15.9%
Median Home Value $194,200
Median Gross Rent $866
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.3%
$50–100k
9.2%
$100–200k
17.3%
$200–300k
25.3%
$300–500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.9%
$500–1k
56.4%
$1–1.5k
31.5%
$1.5–2k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.1%
1 vehicle
44.7%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3+
8.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
6.6%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
2.0%
Mobile home
7.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.4%
1940–1969
6.1%
1970–1999
15.2%
2000–2009
9.3%
2010+
4.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.2%
Graduate Degree 9.4%
Some College / Associate 15.3%
Less Than High School 3.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.4%
Unemployment Rate 10.6%
Work from Home 10.7%
Self-Employed 4.9%
Government Workers 18.8%
Private For-Profit 76.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.6%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Retail
13.9%
Arts/Entmt.
12.9%
Public Admin
7.5%
Construction
6.8%
Prof. Services
5.3%
Finance
4.4%
Transportation
4.4%
Wholesale
1.9%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
37.4%
Food Prep
20.9%
Production
18.6%
Sales
15.6%
Construction
7.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.7 min
Drove Alone 73.1%
Carpool 11.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.7%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,262
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
16.2%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
8.2%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
12.5%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 16.4% Working age (18–64): 83.6% 65 and over: 22.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.5%
Naturalized Citizen 55.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
21.1%
Asia
19.9%
Europe
16.9%
Africa
3.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.5%
With a Disability 21.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.7%
Uninsured 2.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.6%
Has a Computer 93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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