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ZIP Code 26431

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,899

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 — 26431

What is the median household income in 26431?
The median household income in 26431 is $53,803 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 26431?
The poverty rate in 26431 is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 26431?
$138,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 26431?
The median gross rent in 26431 is $898 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 26431 residents have a college degree?
15.7% of adults in 26431 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,899
Median Income
$53,803
Median Home Value
$138,700
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,452 (+13.6%) Home Value: +$25,000 (+22%) Poverty Rate: -2.7 pp (-24.3%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+26.6%) Unemployment: -4.9 pp (-71%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,899
Median Age 41.0
Female 51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% White (non-Hisp.) 92.9% Black 0.2% Asian 0.5% Two or More 4.7% Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.4%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,803 ±$8,297
Per Capita Income $72,991
Median Family Income $62,250
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Child Poverty Rate 14.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
19.5%
$50–75k
20.4%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
11.5%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
6.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,613
Owner-Occupied 70.6%
Renter-Occupied 29.4%
Vacancy Rate 12.4%
Median Home Value $138,700
Median Gross Rent $898
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 5.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.8%
$50–100k
13.2%
$100–200k
23.4%
$200–300k
15.2%
$300–500k
12.6%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.0%
$500–1k
43.3%
$1–1.5k
19.1%
$1.5–2k
4.6%
$2–2.5k
12.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.7%
1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3+
20.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
4.8%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
16.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.1%
1940–1969
7.6%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
7.9%
2010+
8.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.7%
Graduate Degree 3.6%
Some College / Associate 21.8%
Less Than High School 0.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
Work from Home 8.7%
Self-Employed 3.2%
Government Workers 11.3%
Private For-Profit 85.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.3%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Retail
11.6%
Prof. Services
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Transportation
7.8%
Construction
6.4%
Public Admin
6.0%
Agriculture
3.1%
Finance
2.2%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
26.4%
Sales
23.9%
Food Prep
20.3%
Production
15.7%
Construction
13.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.1 min
Drove Alone 79.7%
Carpool 7.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 8.7%
Walked 3.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,289
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
10.1%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
3.6%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
9.8%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
12.4%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 25.1% Working age (18–64): 74.9% 65 and over: 20.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.2%
Naturalized Citizen 56.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
62.3%
Asia
37.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 17.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.0%
Uninsured 4.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.4%
Has a Computer 95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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