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ZIP Code 12561

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,531

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 — 12561

What is the median household income in 12561?
The median household income in 12561 is $89,694 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12561?
The poverty rate in 12561 is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12561?
$411,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12561?
The median gross rent in 12561 is $1,603 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12561 residents have a college degree?
56.1% of adults in 12561 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,531
Median Income
$89,694
Median Home Value
$411,600
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.9%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,787 (+23%) Home Value: +$118,200 (+40.3%) Poverty Rate: +4.4 pp (+107.3%) Bachelor's+: +3.2 pp (+6%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+21.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,531
Median Age 30.0
Female 53.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.3% White (non-Hisp.) 73.0% Black 7.2% Asian 4.1% Two or More 9.4% Other 3.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.6%
Chinese
1.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.7%
Mexican
1.5%
Cuban
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $89,694 ±$8,492
Per Capita Income $117,448
Median Family Income $132,071
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Child Poverty Rate 11.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.9%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
12.7%
$35–50k
7.8%
$50–75k
8.8%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
16.1%
$150–200k
11.9%
$200k+
15.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,081
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
Vacancy Rate 9.0%
Median Home Value $411,600
Median Gross Rent $1,603
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 58.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.4%
$50–100k
3.4%
$100–200k
3.9%
$200–300k
14.8%
$300–500k
40.2%
$500k–$1M
26.4%
$1M+
2.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.5%
$500–1k
21.6%
$1–1.5k
20.3%
$1.5–2k
32.3%
$2–2.5k
14.6%
$2.5–3.5k
6.1%
$3.5k+
3.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.0%
1 vehicle
40.7%
2 vehicles
25.5%
3+
20.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.6%
2–4 units
6.8%
5–19 units
6.2%
20+ units
4.7%
Mobile home
7.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.1%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
13.5%
2000–2009
9.6%
2010+
4.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 56.1%
Graduate Degree 27.6%
Some College / Associate 13.2%
Less Than High School 1.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.9%
Unemployment Rate 6.9%
Work from Home 20.2%
Self-Employed 7.5%
Government Workers 19.6%
Private For-Profit 72.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.2%
Arts/Entmt.
15.7%
Retail
12.1%
Prof. Services
10.8%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Construction
4.4%
Finance
4.3%
Information
3.5%
Agriculture
2.8%
Public Admin
2.5%
Transportation
1.7%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
48.7%
Sales
20.9%
Food Prep
19.7%
Production
5.8%
Construction
5.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.9 min
Drove Alone 56.9%
Carpool 7.1%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 20.2%
Walked 11.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,444
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 36.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.7%
5–9
3.2%
10–14
3.9%
15–19
12.0%
20–24
19.5%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
8.6%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
8.8%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 13.7% Working age (18–64): 86.3% 65 and over: 17.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.1%
Naturalized Citizen 55.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
33.8%
Latin America
32.5%
Europe
27.0%
Africa
3.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.0%
With a Disability 10.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.4%
Uninsured 2.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.7%
Has a Computer 95.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 79.2%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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