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ZIP Code 12522

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,074

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 — 12522

What is the median household income in 12522?
The median household income in 12522 is $82,636 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12522?
The poverty rate in 12522 is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12522?
$282,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12522?
The median gross rent in 12522 is $1,339 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12522 residents have a college degree?
25.7% of adults in 12522 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,074
Median Income
$82,636
Median Home Value
$282,000
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$27,219 (+49.1%) Home Value: +$74,100 (+35.6%) Poverty Rate: -3.2 pp (-20.6%) Bachelor's+: +10.0 pp (+63.7%) Unemployment: +3.4 pp (+68%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,074
Median Age 38.0
Female 53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.1% White (non-Hisp.) 75.6% Black 1.0% Asian 2.4% Two or More 9.7% Other 3.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.9%
Indian
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
5.0%
Cuban
1.5%
Mexican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $82,636 ±$12,951
Per Capita Income $97,698
Median Family Income $89,257
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Child Poverty Rate 17.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.9%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
6.2%
$25–35k
6.5%
$35–50k
5.4%
$50–75k
15.8%
$75–100k
14.7%
$100–150k
15.7%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
12.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,135
Owner-Occupied 66.2%
Renter-Occupied 33.8%
Vacancy Rate 16.1%
Median Home Value $282,000
Median Gross Rent $1,339
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 52.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.8%
$50–100k
3.8%
$100–200k
1.0%
$200–300k
26.5%
$300–500k
34.0%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
29.4%
$1–1.5k
28.9%
$1.5–2k
7.7%
$2–2.5k
27.5%
$2.5–3.5k
4.5%
$3.5k+
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.2%
1 vehicle
30.4%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3+
30.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
6.5%
5–19 units
3.1%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
14.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.5%
1940–1969
7.3%
1970–1999
17.8%
2000–2009
13.0%
2010+
1.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.7%
Graduate Degree 8.1%
Some College / Associate 20.2%
Less Than High School 7.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.9%
Unemployment Rate 8.4%
Work from Home 2.8%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 16.3%
Private For-Profit 80.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.1%
Retail
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Prof. Services
8.8%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Finance
7.6%
Transportation
5.4%
Public Admin
5.1%
Construction
3.8%
Agriculture
2.0%
Wholesale
1.4%
Occupation
Management
33.5%
Food Prep
21.9%
Sales
18.6%
Production
15.6%
Construction
10.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.9 min
Drove Alone 81.4%
Carpool 7.2%
Public Transit 7.2%
Work from Home 2.8%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,791
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
16.9%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
8.2%
65–74
9.5%
75–84
8.8%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 17.8% Working age (18–64): 82.2% 65 and over: 15.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.3%
Naturalized Citizen 71.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
37.8%
Europe
34.5%
Asia
11.1%
Africa
4.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.2%
With a Disability 17.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.5%
Uninsured 4.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.4%
Has a Computer 97.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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