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ZIP Code 12159

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,794

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 — 12159

What is the median household income in 12159?
The median household income in 12159 is $109,073 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12159?
The poverty rate in 12159 is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12159?
$430,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12159?
The median gross rent in 12159 is $1,632 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12159 residents have a college degree?
65.3% of adults in 12159 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,794
Median Income
$109,073
Median Home Value
$430,800
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,064 (+22.5%) Home Value: +$87,300 (+25.4%) Bachelor's+: 0.0 pp (+0%) Unemployment: +2.1 pp (+700%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,794
Median Age 53.0
Female 53.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.2% White (non-Hisp.) 82.4% Black 2.9% Asian 7.6% Two or More 5.1% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
3.0%
Chinese
2.5%
Korean
0.9%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Mexican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $109,073 ±$16,629
Per Capita Income $158,032
Median Family Income $166,821
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Child Poverty Rate 0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 41.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.0%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
1.8%
$25–35k
1.7%
$35–50k
4.4%
$50–75k
14.1%
$75–100k
15.1%
$100–150k
19.0%
$150–200k
10.4%
$200k+
28.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,980
Owner-Occupied 72.1%
Renter-Occupied 27.9%
Vacancy Rate 3.9%
Median Home Value $430,800
Median Gross Rent $1,632
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 26.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.3%
$50–100k
2.7%
$100–200k
0.8%
$200–300k
18.0%
$300–500k
43.6%
$500k–$1M
32.5%
$1M+
2.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.9%
$500–1k
4.1%
$1–1.5k
30.4%
$1.5–2k
25.0%
$2–2.5k
14.2%
$3.5k+
17.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.1%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3+
20.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.9%
Single-fam. att.
9.4%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
6.1%
20+ units
14.2%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.3%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
19.8%
2000–2009
8.5%
2010+
9.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 65.3%
Graduate Degree 41.9%
Some College / Associate 11.9%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Work from Home 15.9%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 28.8%
Private For-Profit 66.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
35.4%
Prof. Services
15.0%
Public Admin
11.8%
Arts/Entmt.
9.5%
Finance
6.9%
Retail
5.2%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Construction
2.9%
Wholesale
2.6%
Transportation
0.9%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
64.8%
Sales
15.9%
Food Prep
14.8%
Construction
2.5%
Production
2.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.2 min
Drove Alone 76.3%
Carpool 5.0%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 15.9%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,825
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 58.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.2%
5–9
2.9%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
8.3%
35–44
8.1%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
11.0%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
16.9%
85+
6.8%
Under 18: 16.1% Working age (18–64): 83.9% 65 and over: 28.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.5%
Naturalized Citizen 79.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
38.6%
Asia
33.5%
Latin America
26.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.4%
With a Disability 13.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.7%
Uninsured 1.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.6%
Has a Computer 95.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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