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ZIP Code 17042

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 39,626

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 — 17042

What is the median household income in 17042?
The median household income in 17042 is $76,399 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17042?
The poverty rate in 17042 is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17042?
$222,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17042?
The median gross rent in 17042 is $1,096 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17042 residents have a college degree?
28.4% of adults in 17042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
39,626
Median Income
$76,399
Median Home Value
$222,200
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.6%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,215 (+24.9%) Home Value: +$57,000 (+34.5%) Poverty Rate: -2.9 pp (-28.4%) Bachelor's+: +4.8 pp (+20.3%) Unemployment: +0.7 pp (+17.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 39,626
Median Age 42.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 16.2% White (non-Hisp.) 76.8% Black 2.9% Asian 1.3% Two or More 8.1% Other 7.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
11.9%
Mexican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $76,399 ±$5,508
Per Capita Income $99,554
Median Family Income $95,688
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Child Poverty Rate 9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
6.9%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
18.7%
$150–200k
9.5%
$200k+
8.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 17,067
Owner-Occupied 71.4%
Renter-Occupied 28.6%
Vacancy Rate 6.7%
Median Home Value $222,200
Median Gross Rent $1,096
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.3%
$50–100k
4.1%
$100–200k
14.8%
$200–300k
28.2%
$300–500k
22.7%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.4%
$500–1k
34.0%
$1–1.5k
45.9%
$1.5–2k
9.6%
$2–2.5k
2.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
4.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
33.8%
2 vehicles
42.8%
3+
17.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.9%
Single-fam. att.
20.5%
2–4 units
3.4%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
3.0%
Mobile home
1.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.9%
1940–1969
8.3%
1970–1999
11.0%
2000–2009
10.1%
2010+
5.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.4%
Graduate Degree 10.6%
Some College / Associate 15.0%
Less Than High School 4.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Work from Home 9.1%
Self-Employed 5.3%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 79.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.6%
Retail
13.2%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Construction
7.2%
Prof. Services
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Transportation
5.7%
Public Admin
4.8%
Finance
3.9%
Wholesale
3.5%
Agriculture
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
Management
41.2%
Sales
19.7%
Production
18.1%
Food Prep
13.0%
Construction
8.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 78.0%
Carpool 8.6%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 9.1%
Walked 3.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,921
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
11.9%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 22.2% Working age (18–64): 77.8% 65 and over: 21.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 74.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.4%
Latin America
32.2%
Europe
22.3%
Africa
7.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.2%
With a Disability 13.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.9%
Uninsured 7.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.5%
Has a Computer 91.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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