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ZIP Code 17981

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,619

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 — 17981

What is the median household income in 17981?
The median household income in 17981 is $70,789 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 17981?
The poverty rate in 17981 is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 17981?
$85,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 17981?
The median gross rent in 17981 is $829 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 17981 residents have a college degree?
11.9% of adults in 17981 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,619
Median Income
$70,789
Median Home Value
$85,000
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,830 (+36.2%) Home Value: +$10,700 (+14.4%) Poverty Rate: -2.8 pp (-25.7%) Bachelor's+: +4.3 pp (+56.6%) Unemployment: -3.7 pp (-48.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,619
Median Age 44.0
Female 45.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 96.8% Two or More 1.8% Other 0.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $70,789 ±$12,674
Per Capita Income $86,655
Median Family Income $79,435
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Child Poverty Rate 8.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.6%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
10.2%
$25–35k
5.0%
$35–50k
15.4%
$50–75k
18.4%
$75–100k
20.3%
$100–150k
18.5%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
3.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,091
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
Vacancy Rate 10.7%
Median Home Value $85,000
Median Gross Rent $829
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.2%
$50–100k
42.7%
$100–200k
18.2%
$200–300k
6.7%
$300–500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.1%
$500–1k
66.0%
$1–1.5k
16.0%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
$3.5k+
4.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.6%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3+
27.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
53.1%
Single-fam. att.
32.4%
2–4 units
3.6%
5–19 units
3.6%
20+ units
1.3%
Mobile home
2.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
60.5%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
1.2%
2010+
0.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.9%
Graduate Degree 2.1%
Some College / Associate 9.1%
Less Than High School 3.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 2.2%
Government Workers 10.4%
Private For-Profit 87.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
26.1%
Edu/Health
21.9%
Retail
10.2%
Construction
8.8%
Transportation
6.9%
Prof. Services
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Public Admin
4.1%
Wholesale
3.4%
Finance
1.5%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Production
36.0%
Management
24.9%
Food Prep
14.0%
Construction
13.9%
Sales
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.2 min
Drove Alone 79.6%
Carpool 11.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 3.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 974
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
2.7%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
14.2%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
10.5%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 20.4% Working age (18–64): 79.6% 65 and over: 21.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.3%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
64.7%
Europe
29.4%
Asia
5.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.4%
With a Disability 18.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.7%
Uninsured 6.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.9%
Has a Computer 92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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