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ZIP Code 37042

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 85,169

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 — 37042

What is the median household income in 37042?
The median household income in 37042 is $66,435 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 37042?
The poverty rate in 37042 is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 37042?
$220,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 37042?
The median gross rent in 37042 is $1,196 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 37042 residents have a college degree?
25.9% of adults in 37042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
85,169
Median Income
$66,435
Median Home Value
$220,700
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.3%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,179 (+29.6%) Home Value: +$80,700 (+57.6%) Poverty Rate: -2.5 pp (-20.8%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+11.2%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-7.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 85,169
Median Age 30.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.6% White (non-Hisp.) 47.6% Black 27.0% Asian 2.7% Two or More 13.1% Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.8%
Korean
0.6%
Chinese
0.4%
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.2%
Puerto Rican
4.0%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $66,435 ±$3,185
Per Capita Income $69,222
Median Family Income $77,712
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Child Poverty Rate 14.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
21.8%
$75–100k
18.6%
$100–150k
18.0%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
2.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 35,433
Owner-Occupied 60.0%
Renter-Occupied 40.0%
Vacancy Rate 7.9%
Median Home Value $220,700
Median Gross Rent $1,196
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.2%
$50–100k
3.3%
$100–200k
13.6%
$200–300k
41.9%
$300–500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
28.5%
$1–1.5k
46.1%
$1.5–2k
14.8%
$2–2.5k
7.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.7%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
31.1%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3+
23.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
1.5%
5–19 units
7.8%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
4.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.1%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
9.3%
2000–2009
19.7%
2010+
19.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.9%
Graduate Degree 8.2%
Some College / Associate 25.1%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.8%
Unemployment Rate 7.3%
Work from Home 6.2%
Self-Employed 4.9%
Government Workers 21.1%
Private For-Profit 73.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.1%
Retail
13.0%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Arts/Entmt.
11.0%
Prof. Services
10.8%
Public Admin
8.0%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation
5.4%
Finance
3.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
29.9%
Food Prep
20.8%
Sales
20.5%
Production
18.6%
Construction
10.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.0 min
Drove Alone 81.3%
Carpool 9.7%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 6.2%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 32,625
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.8%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
8.5%
25–34
22.0%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
9.8%
55–64
4.2%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
5.4%
85+
1.8%
Under 18: 27.4% Working age (18–64): 72.6% 65 and over: 7.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.3%
Naturalized Citizen 50.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
50.0%
Asia
24.4%
Europe
11.4%
Africa
9.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 21.5%
With a Disability 16.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.9%
Uninsured 10.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.6%
Has a Computer 98.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 80.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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