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ZIP Code 12208

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 23,936

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 — 12208

What is the median household income in 12208?
The median household income in 12208 is $69,505 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12208?
The poverty rate in 12208 is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12208?
$255,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12208?
The median gross rent in 12208 is $1,291 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12208 residents have a college degree?
55.6% of adults in 12208 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
23,936
Median Income
$69,505
Median Home Value
$255,300
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,210 (+8.1%) Home Value: +$50,900 (+24.9%) Poverty Rate: +3.6 pp (+156.5%) Bachelor's+: +0.3 pp (+0.5%) Unemployment: +1.7 pp (+48.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 23,936
Median Age 33.0
Female 54.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.1% White (non-Hisp.) 65.7% Black 12.7% Asian 9.8% Two or More 6.6% Other 2.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
4.1%
Chinese
1.9%
Filipino
1.7%
Korean
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.0%
Mexican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,505 ±$5,032
Per Capita Income $95,363
Median Family Income $107,233
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Child Poverty Rate 14.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.2%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
9.4%
$25–35k
4.9%
$35–50k
8.4%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
15.6%
$150–200k
8.2%
$200k+
10.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,522
Owner-Occupied 44.6%
Renter-Occupied 55.4%
Vacancy Rate 8.0%
Median Home Value $255,300
Median Gross Rent $1,291
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.8%
$50–100k
0.9%
$100–200k
4.7%
$200–300k
52.3%
$300–500k
23.0%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.9%
$500–1k
23.3%
$1–1.5k
40.3%
$1.5–2k
19.4%
$2–2.5k
10.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.7%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.2%
1 vehicle
40.9%
2 vehicles
31.5%
3+
13.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
39.6%
Single-fam. att.
4.8%
2–4 units
23.1%
5–19 units
8.7%
20+ units
9.2%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
34.9%
1940–1969
8.1%
1970–1999
6.4%
2000–2009
1.7%
2010+
7.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 55.6%
Graduate Degree 27.4%
Some College / Associate 14.1%
Less Than High School 3.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 11.1%
Self-Employed 3.3%
Government Workers 23.2%
Private For-Profit 73.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.7%
Arts/Entmt.
12.8%
Public Admin
11.8%
Retail
11.6%
Prof. Services
11.4%
Finance
4.7%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Transportation
3.7%
Information
2.8%
Construction
1.6%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
51.4%
Sales
19.6%
Food Prep
18.0%
Production
7.8%
Construction
3.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.8 min
Drove Alone 66.6%
Carpool 6.6%
Public Transit 5.5%
Work from Home 11.1%
Walked 7.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,596
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
4.0%
10–14
3.3%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
19.4%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
3.9%
75–84
10.4%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 13.0% Working age (18–64): 87.0% 65 and over: 17.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 16.1%
Naturalized Citizen 46.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
46.0%
Europe
20.2%
Latin America
17.2%
Africa
14.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.3%
With a Disability 11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.9%
Uninsured 3.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.1%
Has a Computer 95.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 79.5%
Moved from Abroad 1.7%

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