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ZIP Code 12306

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 27,569

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 — 12306

What is the median household income in 12306?
The median household income in 12306 is $80,583 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12306?
The poverty rate in 12306 is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12306?
$212,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12306?
The median gross rent in 12306 is $1,221 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12306 residents have a college degree?
28.5% of adults in 12306 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,569
Median Income
$80,583
Median Home Value
$212,700
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,352 (+21.7%) Home Value: +$46,400 (+27.9%) Poverty Rate: -3.3 pp (-37.5%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+9.2%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-16.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,569
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.8% White (non-Hisp.) 78.2% Black 7.6% Asian 2.9% Two or More 7.5% Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.5%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.0%
Mexican
0.5%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $80,583 ±$4,823
Per Capita Income $93,237
Median Family Income $95,586
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Child Poverty Rate 9.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.0%
$10–15k
2.5%
$15–25k
5.2%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
21.0%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
10.1%
$200k+
6.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,481
Owner-Occupied 69.7%
Renter-Occupied 30.3%
Vacancy Rate 6.3%
Median Home Value $212,700
Median Gross Rent $1,221
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.4%
$50–100k
3.7%
$100–200k
14.6%
$200–300k
31.8%
$300–500k
19.1%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.4%
$500–1k
28.4%
$1–1.5k
43.8%
$1.5–2k
21.6%
$2–2.5k
2.7%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
39.7%
3+
14.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.0%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
11.6%
5–19 units
5.2%
20+ units
5.2%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
26.9%
1940–1969
11.3%
1970–1999
5.8%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
8.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.5%
Graduate Degree 12.5%
Some College / Associate 20.7%
Less Than High School 1.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.3%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Work from Home 10.6%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 22.7%
Private For-Profit 72.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.6%
Retail
11.7%
Public Admin
9.8%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Finance
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.3%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation
4.9%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
38.7%
Sales
22.7%
Food Prep
18.1%
Production
12.8%
Construction
7.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.3 min
Drove Alone 75.6%
Carpool 11.9%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 10.6%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,697
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 42.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
10.4%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 21.6% Working age (18–64): 78.4% 65 and over: 16.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.5%
Naturalized Citizen 75.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.0%
Europe
28.0%
Asia
17.8%
Africa
0.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%
With a Disability 11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.0%
Uninsured 3.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.6%
Has a Computer 95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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