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ZIP Code 42217

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,739

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 — 42217

What is the median household income in 42217?
The median household income in 42217 is $60,655 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 42217?
The poverty rate in 42217 is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 42217?
$130,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 42217?
The median gross rent in 42217 is $858 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 42217 residents have a college degree?
17.4% of adults in 42217 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,739
Median Income
$60,655
Median Home Value
$130,200
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,967 (+35.7%) Home Value: +$48,200 (+58.8%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+15.1%) Bachelor's+: +8.5 pp (+95.5%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-5.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,739
Median Age 40.0
Female 51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.5% White (non-Hisp.) 89.5% Black 4.0% Two or More 5.4% Other 0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,655 ±$9,590
Per Capita Income $71,265
Median Family Income $73,333
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Child Poverty Rate 17.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
5.9%
$15–25k
10.0%
$25–35k
10.9%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
20.2%
$75–100k
14.6%
$100–150k
14.0%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,654
Owner-Occupied 83.6%
Renter-Occupied 16.4%
Vacancy Rate 12.1%
Median Home Value $130,200
Median Gross Rent $858
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 27.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.6%
$50–100k
22.5%
$100–200k
18.3%
$200–300k
15.6%
$300–500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.7%
$500–1k
43.8%
$1–1.5k
30.9%
$1.5–2k
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.7%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
26.3%
3+
33.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
5–19 units
0.5%
20+ units
1.3%
Mobile home
22.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.6%
1940–1969
7.7%
1970–1999
16.4%
2000–2009
17.4%
2010+
5.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 80.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.4%
Graduate Degree 8.9%
Some College / Associate 17.1%
Less Than High School 8.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 51.1%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 5.2%
Self-Employed 3.4%
Government Workers 14.0%
Private For-Profit 80.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.2%
Manufacturing
24.5%
Retail
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Construction
7.0%
Wholesale
4.9%
Prof. Services
3.8%
Transportation
3.8%
Agriculture
2.5%
Public Admin
2.4%
Finance
1.4%
Occupation
Management
28.4%
Production
21.9%
Sales
20.1%
Food Prep
18.5%
Construction
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.7 min
Drove Alone 82.3%
Carpool 5.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.2%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,454
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.0%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
8.0%
35–44
15.8%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
4.2%
65–74
8.4%
75–84
13.6%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 23.9% Working age (18–64): 76.1% 65 and over: 20.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.7%
Naturalized Citizen 46.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
38.5%
Latin America
36.9%
Europe
9.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 22.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.2%
Uninsured 7.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 75.9%
Has a Computer 88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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