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ZIP Code 12974

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,545

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 — 12974

What is the median household income in 12974?
The median household income in 12974 is $43,832 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12974?
The poverty rate in 12974 is 31.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12974?
$154,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12974 residents have a college degree?
20.3% of adults in 12974 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,545
Median Income
$43,832
Median Home Value
$154,900
Poverty Rate
31.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.7%
Median Age
62.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-10,158 (-18.8%) Home Value: +$54,800 (+54.7%) Poverty Rate: +25.5 pp (+463.6%) Bachelor's+: -0.9 pp (-4.2%) Unemployment: +2.3 pp (+31.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,545
Median Age 62.0
Female 53.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5% White (non-Hisp.) 92.6% Black 0.4% Asian 0.9% Two or More 5.6% Other 0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $43,832 ±$15,681
Per Capita Income $64,782
Median Family Income $55,625
Poverty Rate 31.0%
Child Poverty Rate 39.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 30.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.3%
$10–15k
15.8%
$15–25k
12.7%
$25–35k
5.0%
$35–50k
15.2%
$50–75k
12.5%
$75–100k
1.1%
$100–150k
23.8%
$150–200k
1.0%
$200k+
2.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 914
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
Vacancy Rate 8.4%
Median Home Value $154,900
Median Gross Rent
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 49.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 70.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.8%
$50–100k
29.0%
$100–200k
14.0%
$200–300k
24.4%
$300–500k
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
56.6%
$500–1k
19.5%
$1–1.5k
23.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
26.6%
1 vehicle
35.5%
2 vehicles
23.2%
3+
14.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.6%
Single-fam. att.
4.2%
2–4 units
10.0%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
8.9%
Mobile home
0.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
44.7%
1940–1969
6.8%
1970–1999
16.0%
2000–2009
5.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.3%
Graduate Degree 12.0%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 0.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 36.9%
Unemployment Rate 9.7%
Work from Home 10.3%
Self-Employed 13.2%
Government Workers 7.0%
Private For-Profit 79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.1%
Retail
18.1%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Construction
11.9%
Prof. Services
10.7%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Public Admin
5.1%
Finance
1.2%
Occupation
Management
38.5%
Food Prep
23.7%
Sales
15.2%
Production
12.1%
Construction
10.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 34.6 min
Drove Alone 79.4%
Carpool 8.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.3%
Walked 2.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 837
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 33.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 3.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.2%
5–9
3.8%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
8.6%
35–44
6.3%
45–54
6.1%
55–64
10.8%
65–74
26.6%
75–84
20.3%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 8.8% Working age (18–64): 91.2% 65 and over: 29.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.3%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
61.1%
Asia
38.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.6%
With a Disability 37.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.0%
Uninsured 3.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 97.0%
Has a Computer 98.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 96.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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