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ZIP Code 39897

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,308

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 — 39897

What is the median household income in 39897?
The median household income in 39897 is $52,215 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 39897?
The poverty rate in 39897 is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 39897?
$123,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 39897?
The median gross rent in 39897 is $698 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 39897 residents have a college degree?
11.3% of adults in 39897 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,308
Median Income
$52,215
Median Home Value
$123,200
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,189 (+11%) Home Value: +$55,500 (+82%) Poverty Rate: -7.4 pp (-46.3%) Bachelor's+: -1.2 pp (-9.6%) Unemployment: -5.8 pp (-65.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,308
Median Age 50.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.2% White (non-Hisp.) 72.8% Black 20.9% Two or More 3.9% Other 0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
3.3%
Mexican
2.8%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,215 ±$12,822
Per Capita Income $73,412
Median Family Income $60,179
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Child Poverty Rate 15.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
8.1%
$25–35k
12.1%
$35–50k
15.2%
$50–75k
19.1%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
19.4%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,856
Owner-Occupied 75.5%
Renter-Occupied 24.5%
Vacancy Rate 20.0%
Median Home Value $123,200
Median Gross Rent $698
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 17.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.0%
$50–100k
23.1%
$100–200k
18.1%
$200–300k
13.4%
$300–500k
18.2%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
77.0%
$1–1.5k
21.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3+
34.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.0%
2–4 units
0.1%
Mobile home
32.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.1%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
13.2%
2000–2009
8.2%
2010+
15.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.3%
Graduate Degree 1.9%
Some College / Associate 25.3%
Less Than High School 5.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Work from Home 2.4%
Self-Employed 11.1%
Government Workers 17.3%
Private For-Profit 71.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.5%
Manufacturing
14.6%
Construction
12.2%
Finance
10.2%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Retail
9.0%
Agriculture
5.4%
Transportation
5.2%
Public Admin
2.1%
Wholesale
1.9%
Arts/Entmt.
0.3%
Occupation
Management
28.3%
Construction
25.0%
Sales
20.4%
Production
17.9%
Food Prep
8.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.0 min
Drove Alone 87.4%
Carpool 9.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.4%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,485
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.2%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
2.9%
20–24
2.8%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
15.2%
55–64
10.3%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
11.9%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 14.5% Working age (18–64): 85.5% 65 and over: 26.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%
Naturalized Citizen 63.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
54.5%
Europe
45.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.9%
With a Disability 26.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.2%
Uninsured 15.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.3%
Has a Computer 91.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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