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ZIP Code 12997

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,280

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 — 12997

What is the median household income in 12997?
The median household income in 12997 is $80,568 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 12997?
The poverty rate in 12997 is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 12997?
$272,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 12997?
The median gross rent in 12997 is $1,095 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 12997 residents have a college degree?
30.9% of adults in 12997 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,280
Median Income
$80,568
Median Home Value
$272,800
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.8%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,832 (+30.5%) Home Value: +$83,300 (+44%) Poverty Rate: -4.3 pp (-55.1%) Bachelor's+: +0.2 pp (+0.7%) Unemployment: -3.2 pp (-64%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,280
Median Age 44.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4% White (non-Hisp.) 97.3% Black 0.2% Two or More 1.4% Other 0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $80,568 ±$25,191
Per Capita Income $119,835
Median Family Income $97,917
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Child Poverty Rate 4.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.1%
$10–15k
1.3%
$15–25k
3.6%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
10.4%
$50–75k
23.3%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
15.0%
$150–200k
13.5%
$200k+
10.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 818
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
Vacancy Rate 35.6%
Median Home Value $272,800
Median Gross Rent $1,095
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 28.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
7.3%
$100–200k
10.9%
$200–300k
22.3%
$300–500k
35.2%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
$1M+
2.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
34.9%
$1–1.5k
50.8%
$1.5–2k
7.9%
$2–2.5k
6.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.8%
1 vehicle
25.2%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3+
23.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
92.4%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
3.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.4%
1940–1969
4.2%
1970–1999
10.1%
2000–2009
13.1%
2010+
6.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 30.9%
Graduate Degree 15.9%
Some College / Associate 24.4%
Less Than High School 1.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.5%
Unemployment Rate 1.8%
Work from Home 11.8%
Self-Employed 16.8%
Government Workers 29.9%
Private For-Profit 53.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.1%
Construction
16.1%
Arts/Entmt.
14.2%
Retail
10.6%
Prof. Services
10.1%
Public Admin
7.7%
Transportation
4.2%
Finance
2.8%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
45.5%
Sales
21.3%
Food Prep
17.5%
Construction
9.4%
Production
6.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.7 min
Drove Alone 75.7%
Carpool 10.6%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 11.8%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 527
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
3.6%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
16.4%
45–54
13.4%
55–64
9.4%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
9.2%
85+
6.8%
Under 18: 16.3% Working age (18–64): 83.7% 65 and over: 18.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.1%
Naturalized Citizen 47.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
50.0%
Europe
42.5%
Latin America
7.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.5%
Uninsured 2.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.4%
Has a Computer 97.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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