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ZIP Code 12202

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,500

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 — 12202

What is the median household income in 12202?
The median household income in 12202 is $49,684 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12202?
The poverty rate in 12202 is 22.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12202?
$139,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12202?
The median gross rent in 12202 is $1,012 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12202 residents have a college degree?
32.6% of adults in 12202 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,500
Median Income
$49,684
Median Home Value
$139,800
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.6%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,934 (+79%) Home Value: +$47,000 (+50.6%) Poverty Rate: -9.8 pp (-30.8%) Bachelor's+: +6.4 pp (+24.4%) Unemployment: +6.9 pp (+103%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,500
Median Age 35.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.2% White (non-Hisp.) 28.3% Black 43.3% Asian 6.7% Two or More 13.7% Other 5.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.4%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.5%
Mexican
3.2%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,684 ±$11,798
Per Capita Income $66,483
Median Family Income $64,784
Poverty Rate 22.0%
Child Poverty Rate 30.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 27.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 14.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.5%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
18.3%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
3.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,434
Owner-Occupied 25.7%
Renter-Occupied 74.3%
Vacancy Rate 16.1%
Median Home Value $139,800
Median Gross Rent $1,012
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$50–100k
22.7%
$100–200k
33.3%
$200–300k
26.1%
$300–500k
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.5%
$500–1k
41.2%
$1–1.5k
41.3%
$1.5–2k
7.2%
$2–2.5k
2.4%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
32.7%
1 vehicle
52.3%
2 vehicles
12.8%
3+
2.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
13.1%
Single-fam. att.
11.1%
2–4 units
25.1%
5–19 units
6.1%
20+ units
8.2%
Mobile home
1.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
58.9%
1940–1969
8.3%
1970–1999
7.0%
2010+
1.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 80.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 32.6%
Graduate Degree 11.1%
Some College / Associate 16.6%
Less Than High School 10.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.5%
Unemployment Rate 13.6%
Work from Home 10.8%
Self-Employed 1.4%
Government Workers 28.4%
Private For-Profit 70.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.9%
Public Admin
14.6%
Arts/Entmt.
13.0%
Transportation
10.9%
Prof. Services
9.6%
Retail
7.5%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Information
2.2%
Finance
2.0%
Agriculture
1.3%
Wholesale
1.2%
Construction
0.7%
Occupation
Management
33.8%
Sales
27.9%
Food Prep
26.0%
Production
10.4%
Construction
1.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.3 min
Drove Alone 46.4%
Carpool 14.2%
Public Transit 19.4%
Work from Home 10.8%
Walked 9.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,559
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 14.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.5%
5–9
1.1%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
19.9%
35–44
17.1%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
6.5%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 20.2% Working age (18–64): 79.8% 65 and over: 11.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 14.5%
Naturalized Citizen 28.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
56.7%
Asia
36.7%
Africa
3.5%
Europe
3.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.0%
With a Disability 18.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.2%
Uninsured 7.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.4%
Has a Computer 93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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