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ZIP Code 11542

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 29,020

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 — 11542

What is the median household income in 11542?
The median household income in 11542 is $92,284 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 11542?
The poverty rate in 11542 is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 11542?
$659,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 11542?
The median gross rent in 11542 is $2,350 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 11542 residents have a college degree?
40.8% of adults in 11542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
29,020
Median Income
$92,284
Median Home Value
$659,300
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,677 (+14.5%) Home Value: +$162,000 (+32.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+6.7%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+6.8%) Unemployment: +2.1 pp (+95.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 29,020
Median Age 43.0
Female 52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 32.5% White (non-Hisp.) 56.3% Black 4.9% Asian 4.7% Two or More 14.0% Other 11.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.6%
Chinese
1.6%
Korean
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.0%
Mexican
1.6%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $92,284 ±$8,875
Per Capita Income $133,018
Median Family Income $115,270
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Child Poverty Rate 17.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
1.6%
$15–25k
4.9%
$25–35k
5.4%
$35–50k
7.4%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
10.8%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
10.1%
$200k+
18.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,374
Owner-Occupied 54.8%
Renter-Occupied 45.2%
Vacancy Rate 4.4%
Median Home Value $659,300
Median Gross Rent $2,350
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 60.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.1%
$50–100k
0.6%
$100–200k
0.9%
$200–300k
5.3%
$300–500k
14.9%
$500k–$1M
64.0%
$1M+
12.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
3.6%
$1–1.5k
8.9%
$1.5–2k
20.3%
$2–2.5k
18.9%
$2.5–3.5k
15.6%
$3.5k+
28.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.3%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3+
21.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.8%
2–4 units
14.1%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
19.4%
Mobile home
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.5%
1940–1969
6.6%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
3.7%
2010+
6.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 40.8%
Graduate Degree 16.1%
Some College / Associate 15.4%
Less Than High School 8.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Work from Home 8.5%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 80.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.1%
Prof. Services
13.3%
Arts/Entmt.
12.1%
Retail
10.2%
Construction
7.6%
Finance
7.0%
Public Admin
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Wholesale
3.2%
Information
2.6%
Transportation
2.3%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
44.2%
Food Prep
24.8%
Sales
19.2%
Construction
6.5%
Production
5.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.4 min
Drove Alone 69.8%
Carpool 7.3%
Public Transit 9.2%
Work from Home 8.5%
Walked 3.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,879
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
12.3%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
12.3%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 18.5% Working age (18–64): 81.5% 65 and over: 21.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 28.1%
Naturalized Citizen 50.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 18.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
61.4%
Europe
24.8%
Asia
13.0%
Africa
0.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.5%
With a Disability 12.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.0%
Uninsured 8.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.8%
Has a Computer 94.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.1%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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