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ZIP Code 42501

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,441

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 — 42501

What is the median household income in 42501?
The median household income in 42501 is $49,449 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 42501?
The poverty rate in 42501 is 20.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 42501?
$131,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 42501?
The median gross rent in 42501 is $808 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 42501 residents have a college degree?
17.0% of adults in 42501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,441
Median Income
$49,449
Median Home Value
$131,400
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,048 (+57.5%) Home Value: +$41,100 (+45.5%) Poverty Rate: -4.0 pp (-16.6%) Bachelor's+: +5.5 pp (+47.8%) Unemployment: -4.1 pp (-51.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,441
Median Age 41.0
Female 51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0% White (non-Hisp.) 91.1% Black 2.2% Asian 0.5% Two or More 3.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,449 ±$3,585
Per Capita Income $88,917
Median Family Income $55,093
Poverty Rate 20.1%
Child Poverty Rate 25.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.2%
$10–15k
9.3%
$15–25k
10.2%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
13.7%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
11.5%
$150–200k
2.4%
$200k+
4.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,039
Owner-Occupied 63.0%
Renter-Occupied 37.0%
Vacancy Rate 17.3%
Median Home Value $131,400
Median Gross Rent $808
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.7%
$50–100k
13.3%
$100–200k
27.7%
$200–300k
14.7%
$300–500k
4.6%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.2%
$500–1k
58.2%
$1–1.5k
19.9%
$1.5–2k
4.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.4%
1 vehicle
37.7%
2 vehicles
33.0%
3+
23.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
17.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.9%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
27.8%
2000–2009
13.7%
2010+
5.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.0%
Graduate Degree 7.2%
Some College / Associate 22.7%
Less Than High School 6.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 5.4%
Self-Employed 3.9%
Government Workers 18.1%
Private For-Profit 77.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.9%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Retail
12.4%
Prof. Services
9.5%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Finance
5.7%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation
4.5%
Public Admin
4.0%
Agriculture
2.3%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
31.0%
Sales
23.5%
Production
19.4%
Food Prep
17.1%
Construction
9.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.2 min
Drove Alone 81.1%
Carpool 11.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.4%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,647
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
8.9%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
14.4%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
10.1%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 23.6% Working age (18–64): 76.4% 65 and over: 17.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 6.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
68.6%
Latin America
14.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.5%
With a Disability 23.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.4%
Uninsured 6.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.2%
Has a Computer 89.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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