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ZIP Code 12304

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 22,027

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 — 12304

What is the median household income in 12304?
The median household income in 12304 is $67,688 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12304?
The poverty rate in 12304 is 17.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12304?
$171,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12304?
The median gross rent in 12304 is $1,049 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12304 residents have a college degree?
24.8% of adults in 12304 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
22,027
Median Income
$67,688
Median Home Value
$171,500
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.9%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,739 (+32.9%) Home Value: +$45,700 (+36.3%) Poverty Rate: +8.8 pp (+98.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+15.3%) Unemployment: +2.1 pp (+36.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 22,027
Median Age 42.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.8% White (non-Hisp.) 52.2% Black 18.1% Asian 9.8% Two or More 12.8% Other 5.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
4.1%
Korean
1.4%
Chinese
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.5%
Mexican
2.0%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,688 ±$5,573
Per Capita Income $91,296
Median Family Income $78,193
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Child Poverty Rate 29.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.9%
$10–15k
5.7%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
10.6%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
15.4%
$150–200k
8.0%
$200k+
7.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,438
Owner-Occupied 59.6%
Renter-Occupied 40.4%
Vacancy Rate 2.4%
Median Home Value $171,500
Median Gross Rent $1,049
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.8%
$50–100k
12.1%
$100–200k
21.6%
$200–300k
23.7%
$300–500k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.1%
$500–1k
40.1%
$1–1.5k
38.7%
$1.5–2k
12.2%
$2–2.5k
1.0%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.5%
1 vehicle
46.1%
2 vehicles
27.2%
3+
12.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.9%
2–4 units
15.0%
5–19 units
4.0%
20+ units
6.5%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.7%
1940–1969
9.0%
1970–1999
9.2%
2000–2009
3.9%
2010+
5.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.8%
Graduate Degree 9.1%
Some College / Associate 17.7%
Less Than High School 5.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.3%
Unemployment Rate 7.9%
Work from Home 8.9%
Self-Employed 5.5%
Government Workers 17.8%
Private For-Profit 76.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.9%
Retail
11.6%
Prof. Services
11.5%
Arts/Entmt.
10.8%
Finance
9.6%
Public Admin
7.3%
Transportation
6.0%
Construction
5.0%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
37.4%
Food Prep
22.6%
Sales
20.5%
Production
12.7%
Construction
6.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.1 min
Drove Alone 74.3%
Carpool 6.6%
Public Transit 7.5%
Work from Home 8.9%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,210
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
12.7%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 21.3% Working age (18–64): 78.7% 65 and over: 19.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 15.7%
Naturalized Citizen 65.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
54.8%
Asia
31.1%
Europe
9.3%
Africa
4.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.7%
With a Disability 17.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.3%
Uninsured 3.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.8%
Has a Computer 91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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