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ZIP Code 12870

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,770

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 — 12870

What is the median household income in 12870?
The median household income in 12870 is $65,326 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12870?
The poverty rate in 12870 is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12870?
$255,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12870?
The median gross rent in 12870 is $760 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12870 residents have a college degree?
38.7% of adults in 12870 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,770
Median Income
$65,326
Median Home Value
$255,200
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.6%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,388 (+25.8%) Home Value: +$42,500 (+20%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-1.5%) Bachelor's+: -1.1 pp (-2.8%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-11.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,770
Median Age 51.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.2% White (non-Hisp.) 97.5% Two or More 1.7% Other 0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,326 ±$10,609
Per Capita Income $77,715
Median Family Income $72,500
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Child Poverty Rate 17.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
8.2%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
20.3%
$75–100k
17.7%
$100–150k
12.6%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,852
Owner-Occupied 82.2%
Renter-Occupied 17.8%
Vacancy Rate 57.9%
Median Home Value $255,200
Median Gross Rent $760
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 24.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.2%
$50–100k
3.1%
$100–200k
21.5%
$200–300k
32.4%
$300–500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.5%
$500–1k
26.3%
$1–1.5k
34.2%
$2.5–3.5k
7.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
22.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
4.4%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.7%
1940–1969
7.7%
1970–1999
13.1%
2000–2009
19.1%
2010+
2.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 38.7%
Graduate Degree 17.7%
Some College / Associate 18.2%
Less Than High School 1.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 49.3%
Unemployment Rate 1.6%
Work from Home 25.9%
Self-Employed 10.4%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 74.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.5%
Prof. Services
13.8%
Construction
11.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.3%
Finance
5.8%
Transportation
5.0%
Retail
3.2%
Information
3.2%
Public Admin
2.2%
Wholesale
1.8%
Manufacturing
1.4%
Agriculture
1.3%
Occupation
Management
50.3%
Food Prep
20.9%
Sales
14.2%
Construction
11.7%
Production
2.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 14.1 min
Drove Alone 59.8%
Carpool 6.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 25.9%
Walked 7.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 780
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.6%
5–9
8.5%
10–14
3.3%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
8.2%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
19.1%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 18.5% Working age (18–64): 81.5% 65 and over: 28.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.9%
Naturalized Citizen 50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
69.2%
Latin America
21.2%
Asia
9.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.8%
With a Disability 19.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.6%
Uninsured 3.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.0%
Has a Computer 95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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