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ZIP Code 12144

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 21,631

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 — 12144

What is the median household income in 12144?
The median household income in 12144 is $88,357 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12144?
The poverty rate in 12144 is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12144?
$235,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12144?
The median gross rent in 12144 is $1,379 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12144 residents have a college degree?
38.3% of adults in 12144 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,631
Median Income
$88,357
Median Home Value
$235,300
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,351 (+22.7%) Home Value: +$53,800 (+29.6%) Poverty Rate: +1.0 pp (+17.2%) Bachelor's+: +2.3 pp (+6.4%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-7%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,631
Median Age 40.0
Female 50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 75.7% Black 5.9% Asian 6.8% Two or More 7.5% Other 2.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.0%
Chinese
0.9%
Korean
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.1%
Mexican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $88,357 ±$6,991
Per Capita Income $99,193
Median Family Income $113,032
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Child Poverty Rate 11.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
5.1%
$25–35k
5.4%
$35–50k
8.2%
$50–75k
17.3%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
24.5%
$150–200k
12.5%
$200k+
8.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,474
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
Vacancy Rate 8.8%
Median Home Value $235,300
Median Gross Rent $1,379
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
4.2%
$100–200k
10.4%
$200–300k
34.3%
$300–500k
25.7%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.1%
$500–1k
17.7%
$1–1.5k
26.4%
$1.5–2k
27.0%
$2–2.5k
16.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.6%
1 vehicle
40.5%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3+
15.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.4%
Single-fam. att.
6.1%
2–4 units
10.6%
5–19 units
6.4%
20+ units
9.3%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.5%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
9.4%
2000–2009
9.5%
2010+
7.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 38.3%
Graduate Degree 15.8%
Some College / Associate 15.9%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 12.2%
Self-Employed 2.9%
Government Workers 26.1%
Private For-Profit 70.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.5%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Public Admin
11.2%
Prof. Services
11.1%
Retail
10.3%
Finance
5.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Transportation
5.5%
Construction
4.6%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
47.5%
Sales
16.4%
Production
15.5%
Food Prep
14.6%
Construction
6.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.1 min
Drove Alone 71.0%
Carpool 9.2%
Public Transit 4.9%
Work from Home 12.2%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,552
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
16.4%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
10.3%
75–84
10.2%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 18.9% Working age (18–64): 81.1% 65 and over: 17.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.4%
Naturalized Citizen 54.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
65.7%
Europe
14.8%
Latin America
10.3%
Africa
8.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.5%
With a Disability 15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.5%
Uninsured 4.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.5%
Has a Computer 95.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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