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ZIP Code 35215

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 46,372

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 — 35215

What is the median household income in 35215?
The median household income in 35215 is $51,854 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35215?
The poverty rate in 35215 is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35215?
$146,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35215?
The median gross rent in 35215 is $1,080 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35215 residents have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in 35215 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
46,372
Median Income
$51,854
Median Home Value
$146,900
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,335 (+22%) Home Value: +$43,200 (+41.7%) Poverty Rate: -2.7 pp (-12.5%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+5.1%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-17.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 46,372
Median Age 33.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.9% White (non-Hisp.) 15.2% Black 75.4% Asian 0.2% Two or More 3.1% Other 3.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.5%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,854 ±$3,272
Per Capita Income $68,442
Median Family Income $56,173
Poverty Rate 18.9%
Child Poverty Rate 28.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.4%
$10–15k
5.1%
$15–25k
11.6%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
14.5%
$50–75k
21.2%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
11.3%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
3.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,718
Owner-Occupied 54.2%
Renter-Occupied 45.8%
Vacancy Rate 13.8%
Median Home Value $146,900
Median Gross Rent $1,080
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.0%
$50–100k
14.6%
$100–200k
33.5%
$200–300k
14.9%
$300–500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.2%
$500–1k
34.6%
$1–1.5k
42.8%
$1.5–2k
12.7%
$2–2.5k
3.2%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
40.2%
2 vehicles
31.9%
3+
21.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.1%
Single-fam. att.
3.5%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
10.1%
20+ units
4.8%
Mobile home
2.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.2%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
28.6%
2000–2009
8.2%
2010+
2.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.5%
Graduate Degree 5.0%
Some College / Associate 23.8%
Less Than High School 3.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.8%
Unemployment Rate 7.8%
Work from Home 6.6%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 15.9%
Private For-Profit 79.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.8%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Prof. Services
11.3%
Retail
10.8%
Transportation
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Construction
5.8%
Public Admin
5.4%
Finance
4.7%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
26.3%
Production
21.9%
Food Prep
21.6%
Sales
20.6%
Construction
9.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.2 min
Drove Alone 77.5%
Carpool 13.1%
Public Transit 0.8%
Work from Home 6.6%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 16,993
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.4%
5–9
9.4%
10–14
9.3%
15–19
8.1%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
6.8%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 30.3% Working age (18–64): 69.7% 65 and over: 10.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.9%
Naturalized Citizen 17.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
88.7%
Asia
4.8%
Africa
3.3%
Europe
0.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%
With a Disability 16.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.3%
Uninsured 12.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.1%
Has a Computer 93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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