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ZIP Code 12842

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Population: 952

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 — 12842

What is the median household income in 12842?
The median household income in 12842 is $60,592 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12842?
The poverty rate in 12842 is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12842?
$227,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12842?
The median gross rent in 12842 is $717 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12842 residents have a college degree?
25.6% of adults in 12842 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
952
Median Income
$60,592
Median Home Value
$227,400
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
58.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,194 (+3.8%) Home Value: +$68,900 (+43.5%) Poverty Rate: -2.5 pp (-100%) Bachelor's+: +8.5 pp (+49.7%) Unemployment: +2.6 pp (+866.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 952
Median Age 58.0
Female 48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3% White (non-Hisp.) 89.9% Black 0.1% Asian 0.1% Two or More 7.1% Other 2.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,592 ±$30,906
Per Capita Income $83,729
Median Family Income $108,516
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Child Poverty Rate 0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 39.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.3%
$10–15k
1.1%
$15–25k
3.5%
$25–35k
11.1%
$35–50k
14.0%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
10.2%
$100–150k
25.3%
$150–200k
8.6%
$200k+
2.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,320
Owner-Occupied 79.4%
Renter-Occupied 20.6%
Vacancy Rate 65.8%
Median Home Value $227,400
Median Gross Rent $717
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 33.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.2%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
22.6%
$200–300k
34.4%
$300–500k
20.1%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.2%
$500–1k
80.7%
$1–1.5k
9.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.2%
1 vehicle
38.4%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3+
13.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
92.4%
2–4 units
0.7%
Mobile home
3.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.4%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
14.8%
2000–2009
11.3%
2010+
3.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.6%
Graduate Degree 6.6%
Some College / Associate 15.6%
Less Than High School 2.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Work from Home 5.2%
Self-Employed 11.9%
Government Workers 29.5%
Private For-Profit 58.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.9%
Retail
17.7%
Construction
16.8%
Finance
12.3%
Arts/Entmt.
9.5%
Agriculture
8.8%
Prof. Services
5.0%
Public Admin
4.5%
Wholesale
0.9%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
30.4%
Sales
24.1%
Food Prep
20.9%
Construction
17.0%
Production
7.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.9 min
Drove Alone 78.1%
Carpool 0.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.2%
Walked 11.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 451
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 59.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.6%
5–9
2.7%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
1.8%
25–34
6.1%
35–44
8.7%
45–54
14.3%
55–64
10.7%
65–74
13.9%
75–84
14.9%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 14.1% Working age (18–64): 85.9% 65 and over: 30.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.5%
Naturalized Citizen 80.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
80.0%
Latin America
20.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.5%
With a Disability 13.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.1%
Has a Computer 91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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