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ZIP Code 42234

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,299

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 — 42234

What is the median household income in 42234?
The median household income in 42234 is $55,549 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 42234?
The poverty rate in 42234 is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 42234?
$146,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 42234?
The median gross rent in 42234 is $696 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 42234 residents have a college degree?
13.3% of adults in 42234 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,299
Median Income
$55,549
Median Home Value
$146,600
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.2%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$24,865 (+81%) Home Value: +$30,000 (+25.7%) Poverty Rate: -4.5 pp (-19.2%) Bachelor's+: +0.7 pp (+5.6%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+13.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,299
Median Age 37.0
Female 46.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.2% White (non-Hisp.) 69.2% Black 18.1% Two or More 4.4% Other 4.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.4%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,549 ±$9,162
Per Capita Income $93,463
Median Family Income $63,750
Poverty Rate 18.9%
Child Poverty Rate 31.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.2%
$10–15k
7.6%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
9.0%
$35–50k
7.7%
$50–75k
21.8%
$75–100k
11.1%
$100–150k
15.0%
$150–200k
0.2%
$200k+
7.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 952
Owner-Occupied 59.1%
Renter-Occupied 40.9%
Vacancy Rate 7.5%
Median Home Value $146,600
Median Gross Rent $696
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.0%
$50–100k
4.2%
$100–200k
33.8%
$200–300k
14.8%
$300–500k
22.1%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
41.8%
$500–1k
24.2%
$1–1.5k
32.0%
$1.5–2k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.8%
1 vehicle
39.6%
2 vehicles
28.4%
3+
19.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
7.0%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
7.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.9%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
16.0%
2000–2009
5.3%
2010+
9.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 75.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.3%
Graduate Degree 7.7%
Some College / Associate 20.9%
Less Than High School 10.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.9%
Unemployment Rate 10.2%
Work from Home 28.3%
Self-Employed 25.9%
Government Workers 6.6%
Private For-Profit 61.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.2%
Agriculture
21.4%
Edu/Health
11.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.5%
Retail
8.9%
Construction
8.1%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Transportation
3.5%
Finance
1.6%
Occupation
Management
33.3%
Production
20.2%
Construction
17.4%
Food Prep
16.8%
Sales
12.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.7 min
Drove Alone 51.6%
Carpool 11.6%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 28.3%
Walked 4.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 881
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.0%
5–9
8.7%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
12.7%
20–24
7.9%
25–34
9.1%
35–44
9.6%
45–54
14.2%
55–64
3.9%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
11.2%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 24.6% Working age (18–64): 75.4% 65 and over: 18.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.6%
Naturalized Citizen 3.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.2%
Latin America
42.2%
Europe
3.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.5%
With a Disability 12.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 69.8%
Uninsured 30.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 71.9%
Has a Computer 80.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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