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ZIP Code 17972

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 11,294

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 — 17972

What is the median household income in 17972?
The median household income in 17972 is $67,998 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17972?
The poverty rate in 17972 is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17972?
$165,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17972?
The median gross rent in 17972 is $901 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17972 residents have a college degree?
21.1% of adults in 17972 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,294
Median Income
$67,998
Median Home Value
$165,800
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,792 (+11.1%) Home Value: +$33,400 (+25.2%) Poverty Rate: +0.4 pp (+21.1%) Bachelor's+: -0.3 pp (-1.4%) Unemployment: +0.1 pp (+1.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 11,294
Median Age 43.0
Female 47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3% White (non-Hisp.) 91.7% Black 1.2% Asian 1.6% Two or More 5.2% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Cuban
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,998 ±$6,191
Per Capita Income $84,181
Median Family Income $84,293
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Child Poverty Rate 4.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
1.3%
$15–25k
9.3%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
24.6%
$75–100k
16.2%
$100–150k
14.4%
$150–200k
8.9%
$200k+
5.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,033
Owner-Occupied 74.3%
Renter-Occupied 25.7%
Vacancy Rate 9.8%
Median Home Value $165,800
Median Gross Rent $901
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 12.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.0%
$50–100k
13.8%
$100–200k
22.0%
$200–300k
18.8%
$300–500k
15.6%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.8%
$500–1k
62.3%
$1–1.5k
16.9%
$1.5–2k
6.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.9%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3+
34.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.2%
Single-fam. att.
10.2%
2–4 units
3.8%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
8.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
35.1%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
6.6%
2010+
3.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.1%
Graduate Degree 8.1%
Some College / Associate 13.3%
Less Than High School 2.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Work from Home 5.3%
Self-Employed 1.7%
Government Workers 8.4%
Private For-Profit 89.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.3%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Retail
9.2%
Prof. Services
7.0%
Finance
6.7%
Construction
6.6%
Arts/Entmt.
6.2%
Transportation
5.7%
Public Admin
2.7%
Agriculture
2.7%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
32.2%
Production
22.9%
Food Prep
18.9%
Sales
17.2%
Construction
8.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.1 min
Drove Alone 81.0%
Carpool 10.7%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 5.3%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,539
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.2%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
9.1%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
11.9%
85+
7.6%
Under 18: 18.9% Working age (18–64): 81.1% 65 and over: 21.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.6%
Naturalized Citizen 31.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
68.2%
Europe
31.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.5%
With a Disability 16.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.7%
Uninsured 3.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.8%
Has a Computer 91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.9%
Moved from Abroad 1.9%

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