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ZIP Code 42256

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,052

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 — 42256

What is the median household income in 42256?
The median household income in 42256 is $57,537 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 42256?
The poverty rate in 42256 is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 42256?
$121,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 42256?
The median gross rent in 42256 is $640 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 42256 residents have a college degree?
13.3% of adults in 42256 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,052
Median Income
$57,537
Median Home Value
$121,800
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,372 (+19.5%) Home Value: +$17,900 (+17.2%) Poverty Rate: -6.5 pp (-56%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+7.3%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-30.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,052
Median Age 42.0
Female 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% White (non-Hisp.) 95.0% Black 0.1% Asian 0.1% Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.6%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,537 ±$7,445
Per Capita Income $86,025
Median Family Income $64,117
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Child Poverty Rate 8.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
7.3%
$15–25k
8.1%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
25.9%
$75–100k
10.5%
$100–150k
15.1%
$150–200k
1.9%
$200k+
4.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,981
Owner-Occupied 81.8%
Renter-Occupied 18.2%
Vacancy Rate 29.5%
Median Home Value $121,800
Median Gross Rent $640
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 26.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.0%
$50–100k
20.0%
$100–200k
20.9%
$200–300k
16.2%
$300–500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.0%
$500–1k
64.7%
$1–1.5k
3.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.2%
1 vehicle
21.8%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3+
31.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
15.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.1%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
17.2%
2000–2009
13.4%
2010+
5.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 82.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.3%
Graduate Degree 4.9%
Some College / Associate 19.1%
Less Than High School 5.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 51.7%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 2.1%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 13.8%
Private For-Profit 78.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.6%
Edu/Health
24.1%
Retail
11.8%
Construction
9.4%
Agriculture
5.3%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Wholesale
3.6%
Prof. Services
3.1%
Transportation
3.0%
Finance
2.8%
Public Admin
1.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Sales
26.4%
Management
23.9%
Production
21.4%
Food Prep
15.5%
Construction
12.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.3 min
Drove Alone 87.6%
Carpool 8.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.1%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,101
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
2.9%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
13.9%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 23.6% Working age (18–64): 76.4% 65 and over: 20.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.3%
Naturalized Citizen 56.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 19.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.2%
Uninsured 6.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.7%
Has a Computer 86.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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