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ZIP Code 12972

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,063

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 — 12972

What is the median household income in 12972?
The median household income in 12972 is $120,822 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12972?
The poverty rate in 12972 is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12972?
$195,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12972?
The median gross rent in 12972 is $1,178 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12972 residents have a college degree?
33.2% of adults in 12972 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,063
Median Income
$120,822
Median Home Value
$195,600
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$46,925 (+63.5%) Home Value: +$28,200 (+16.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.8 pp (+29.6%) Bachelor's+: +6.1 pp (+22.5%) Unemployment: -3.1 pp (-62%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,063
Median Age 42.0
Female 49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.0% White (non-Hisp.) 90.5% Black 1.1% Asian 0.4% Two or More 5.7% Other 2.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.8%
Mexican
1.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $120,822 ±$20,138
Per Capita Income $122,923
Median Family Income $121,719
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Child Poverty Rate 6.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 38.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
0.3%
$15–25k
4.0%
$25–35k
2.0%
$35–50k
5.7%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
10.1%
$100–150k
32.3%
$150–200k
10.6%
$200k+
16.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,965
Owner-Occupied 88.7%
Renter-Occupied 11.3%
Vacancy Rate 5.4%
Median Home Value $195,600
Median Gross Rent $1,178
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 6.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 34.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.1%
$50–100k
10.6%
$100–200k
12.7%
$200–300k
22.7%
$300–500k
21.5%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.2%
$500–1k
24.2%
$1–1.5k
54.8%
$1.5–2k
9.4%
$2–2.5k
3.5%
$3.5k+
3.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.4%
1 vehicle
19.6%
2 vehicles
58.5%
3+
18.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.3%
2–4 units
5.0%
5–19 units
2.5%
20+ units
1.1%
Mobile home
13.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.1%
1940–1969
9.9%
1970–1999
11.3%
2000–2009
22.6%
2010+
3.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.2%
Graduate Degree 17.5%
Some College / Associate 16.4%
Less Than High School 1.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.6%
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Work from Home 10.4%
Self-Employed 4.3%
Government Workers 18.3%
Private For-Profit 77.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.9%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Construction
9.1%
Retail
6.8%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Public Admin
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.6%
Transportation
2.5%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale
1.5%
Agriculture
1.5%
Finance
1.0%
Occupation
Management
49.2%
Food Prep
18.5%
Production
13.8%
Sales
11.3%
Construction
7.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 71.2%
Carpool 9.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.4%
Walked 8.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,804
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 26.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
4.5%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
9.7%
35–44
17.0%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
10.6%
75–84
10.0%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 22.0% Working age (18–64): 78.0% 65 and over: 15.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.1%
Naturalized Citizen 27.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.8%
Europe
15.8%
Asia
6.9%
Africa
4.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%
With a Disability 16.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.0%
Uninsured 4.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.6%
Has a Computer 95.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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