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ZIP Code 12838

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Population: 699

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 — 12838

What is the median household income in 12838?
The median household income in 12838 is $65,387 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12838?
The poverty rate in 12838 is 15.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12838?
$144,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12838?
The median gross rent in 12838 is $1,158 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12838 residents have a college degree?
17.5% of adults in 12838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
699
Median Income
$65,387
Median Home Value
$144,400
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-1,113 (-1.7%) Home Value: $-30,600 (-17.5%) Poverty Rate: +6.5 pp (+76.5%) Bachelor's+: -6.5 pp (-27.1%) Unemployment: +2.6 pp (+92.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 699
Median Age 43.0
Female 43.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% White (non-Hisp.) 91.8% Two or More 5.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,387 ±$6,428
Per Capita Income $80,699
Median Family Income $65,685
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Child Poverty Rate 27.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 34.7%
Household Income Distribution
$15–25k
3.7%
$25–35k
3.4%
$35–50k
13.8%
$50–75k
48.8%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
10.8%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
2.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 322
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
Vacancy Rate 7.8%
Median Home Value $144,400
Median Gross Rent $1,158
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 31.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.1%
$50–100k
23.5%
$100–200k
26.1%
$200–300k
17.9%
$300–500k
5.1%
$500k–$1M
12.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
15.9%
$1–1.5k
54.0%
$2.5–3.5k
30.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.7%
1 vehicle
19.9%
2 vehicles
52.9%
3+
19.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.4%
2–4 units
5.9%
5–19 units
7.1%
20+ units
5.9%
Mobile home
1.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
46.6%
1940–1969
5.0%
1970–1999
7.5%
2000–2009
4.3%
2010+
9.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.5%
Graduate Degree 4.2%
Some College / Associate 23.9%
Less Than High School 3.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Work from Home 24.9%
Self-Employed 5.0%
Government Workers 11.3%
Private For-Profit 83.7%
Industry
Retail
22.3%
Agriculture
18.7%
Edu/Health
15.7%
Prof. Services
12.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.3%
Wholesale
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Transportation
5.7%
Finance
4.0%
Public Admin
2.7%
Occupation
Management
45.3%
Production
23.7%
Sales
15.3%
Construction
11.0%
Food Prep
4.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.9 min
Drove Alone 70.0%
Carpool 5.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 24.9%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 297
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
2.1%
20–24
1.1%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
15.7%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
8.7%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
12.0%
85+
9.0%
Under 18: 19.0% Working age (18–64): 81.0% 65 and over: 22.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.7%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.1%
With a Disability 17.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.4%
Uninsured 3.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 100.0%
Has a Computer 100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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