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ZIP Code 12078

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 23,087

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 — 12078

What is the median household income in 12078?
The median household income in 12078 is $54,565 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12078?
The poverty rate in 12078 is 16.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12078?
$122,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12078?
The median gross rent in 12078 is $908 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12078 residents have a college degree?
18.4% of adults in 12078 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
23,087
Median Income
$54,565
Median Home Value
$122,400
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,410 (+23.6%) Home Value: +$30,800 (+33.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.3 pp (+1.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+24.3%) Unemployment: -1.9 pp (-27.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 23,087
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.2% White (non-Hisp.) 86.2% Black 1.8% Asian 1.1% Two or More 7.7% Other 2.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.6%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.0%
Mexican
0.9%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,565 ±$4,808
Per Capita Income $66,840
Median Family Income $59,396
Poverty Rate 16.4%
Child Poverty Rate 23.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
9.7%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
17.1%
$50–75k
20.3%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
14.8%
$150–200k
4.9%
$200k+
2.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,668
Owner-Occupied 61.4%
Renter-Occupied 38.6%
Vacancy Rate 15.6%
Median Home Value $122,400
Median Gross Rent $908
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.2%
$50–100k
30.8%
$100–200k
19.6%
$200–300k
15.2%
$300–500k
8.0%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.4%
$500–1k
56.8%
$1–1.5k
32.9%
$1.5–2k
2.2%
$2–2.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.5%
1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3+
13.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
20.4%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
3.9%
Mobile home
5.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
43.4%
1940–1969
9.8%
1970–1999
8.4%
2000–2009
3.5%
2010+
2.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.4%
Graduate Degree 6.8%
Some College / Associate 18.0%
Less Than High School 3.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Work from Home 4.9%
Self-Employed 5.0%
Government Workers 19.6%
Private For-Profit 74.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.7%
Retail
16.6%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Transportation
7.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Prof. Services
5.6%
Public Admin
4.9%
Construction
4.4%
Wholesale
2.8%
Finance
1.9%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
26.0%
Sales
23.6%
Food Prep
22.9%
Production
19.7%
Construction
7.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.4 min
Drove Alone 80.5%
Carpool 10.0%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 4.9%
Walked 2.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,845
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
10.8%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 21.8% Working age (18–64): 78.2% 65 and over: 18.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.2%
Naturalized Citizen 52.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
44.0%
Europe
27.7%
Latin America
25.5%
Africa
2.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.5%
With a Disability 19.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.9%
Uninsured 4.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.6%
Has a Computer 90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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