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ZIP Code 12496

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,241

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 — 12496

What is the median household income in 12496?
The median household income in 12496 is $68,173 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12496?
The poverty rate in 12496 is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12496?
$288,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12496 residents have a college degree?
46.0% of adults in 12496 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,241
Median Income
$68,173
Median Home Value
$288,200
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
57.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,976 (+4.6%) Home Value: +$55,300 (+23.7%) Poverty Rate: -1.8 pp (-21.4%) Bachelor's+: +25.6 pp (+125.5%) Unemployment: -1.3 pp (-25.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,241
Median Age 57.0
Female 52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3% White (non-Hisp.) 84.2% Black 4.9% Asian 2.1% Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $68,173 ±$23,752
Per Capita Income $161,731
Median Family Income $80,385
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Child Poverty Rate 3.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 35.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
10.3%
$15–25k
6.8%
$25–35k
4.2%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
17.3%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
12.7%
$150–200k
10.6%
$200k+
11.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,006
Owner-Occupied 87.8%
Renter-Occupied 12.2%
Vacancy Rate 71.4%
Median Home Value $288,200
Median Gross Rent
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 67.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.8%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
1.8%
$200–300k
33.4%
$300–500k
29.8%
$500k–$1M
13.5%
$1M+
3.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.4%
$500–1k
47.2%
$1–1.5k
13.2%
$2–2.5k
30.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3+
15.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.5%
Single-fam. att.
16.5%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
0.8%
20+ units
1.3%
Mobile home
2.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.8%
1940–1969
0.9%
1970–1999
9.3%
2000–2009
15.8%
2010+
4.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 46.0%
Graduate Degree 23.5%
Some College / Associate 14.9%
Less Than High School 0.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 14.9%
Self-Employed 9.0%
Government Workers 11.0%
Private For-Profit 80.1%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
18.9%
Prof. Services
16.5%
Edu/Health
15.5%
Retail
14.7%
Construction
8.6%
Finance
6.0%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Public Admin
4.6%
Agriculture
4.2%
Transportation
2.8%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
Management
53.8%
Sales
19.7%
Food Prep
17.1%
Construction
9.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.6 min
Drove Alone 61.9%
Carpool 7.4%
Public Transit 3.2%
Work from Home 14.9%
Walked 10.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 573
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.3%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
1.1%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
7.9%
35–44
8.8%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
10.6%
65–74
10.4%
75–84
24.4%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 13.2% Working age (18–64): 86.8% 65 and over: 33.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 17.7%
Naturalized Citizen 64.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
58.2%
Latin America
29.1%
Asia
11.8%
Africa
0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.9%
With a Disability 13.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.2%
Uninsured 5.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.8%
Has a Computer 96.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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