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ZIP Code 12523

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,132

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 — 12523

What is the median household income in 12523?
The median household income in 12523 is $54,128 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12523?
The poverty rate in 12523 is 19.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12523?
$331,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12523?
The median gross rent in 12523 is $1,163 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12523 residents have a college degree?
28.6% of adults in 12523 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,132
Median Income
$54,128
Median Home Value
$331,600
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.9%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-2,863 (-5%) Home Value: +$80,100 (+31.8%) Poverty Rate: +13.1 pp (+204.7%) Bachelor's+: +7.0 pp (+32.4%) Unemployment: +5.0 pp (+102%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,132
Median Age 51.0
Female 48.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.4% White (non-Hisp.) 88.7% Black 0.7% Asian 0.7% Two or More 6.2% Other 0.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Cuban
0.9%
Mexican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,128 ±$7,206
Per Capita Income $98,689
Median Family Income $80,809
Poverty Rate 19.5%
Child Poverty Rate 38.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
17.5%
$35–50k
13.0%
$50–75k
19.4%
$75–100k
6.5%
$100–150k
8.1%
$150–200k
10.9%
$200k+
12.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,315
Owner-Occupied 78.6%
Renter-Occupied 21.4%
Vacancy Rate 21.5%
Median Home Value $331,600
Median Gross Rent $1,163
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 8.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.3%
Home Value Distribution
$50–100k
21.0%
$100–200k
2.2%
$200–300k
19.0%
$300–500k
40.0%
$500k–$1M
12.7%
$1M+
4.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
27.5%
$1–1.5k
45.4%
$1.5–2k
17.0%
$2–2.5k
10.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.8%
1 vehicle
35.2%
2 vehicles
40.9%
3+
22.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
17.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.9%
1940–1969
6.8%
1970–1999
16.3%
2000–2009
8.3%
2010+
5.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.6%
Graduate Degree 8.4%
Some College / Associate 12.1%
Less Than High School 4.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 49.0%
Unemployment Rate 9.9%
Work from Home 22.7%
Self-Employed 8.5%
Government Workers 27.6%
Private For-Profit 63.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.4%
Public Admin
19.5%
Prof. Services
11.8%
Retail
11.1%
Information
7.5%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Construction
3.3%
Transportation
3.3%
Wholesale
2.8%
Finance
2.3%
Arts/Entmt.
2.2%
Agriculture
2.0%
Occupation
Management
36.8%
Food Prep
23.8%
Sales
20.1%
Construction
12.0%
Production
7.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.6 min
Drove Alone 67.7%
Carpool 1.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 22.7%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,032
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.9%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
2.5%
20–24
0.8%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
17.2%
45–54
8.1%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
23.0%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 16.6% Working age (18–64): 83.4% 65 and over: 34.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.3%
Naturalized Citizen 90.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
77.2%
Latin America
15.8%
Asia
7.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.3%
With a Disability 24.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 99.1%
Uninsured 0.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.0%
Has a Computer 89.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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