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ZIP Code 42539

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,406

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 — 42539

What is the median household income in 42539?
The median household income in 42539 is $39,988 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 42539?
The poverty rate in 42539 is 18.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 42539?
$129,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 42539?
The median gross rent in 42539 is $643 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 42539 residents have a college degree?
12.1% of adults in 42539 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,406
Median Income
$39,988
Median Home Value
$129,600
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$4,105 (+11.4%) Home Value: +$44,800 (+52.8%) Poverty Rate: +3.8 pp (+25.3%) Bachelor's+: -2.0 pp (-14.2%) Unemployment: -2.9 pp (-32.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,406
Median Age 41.0
Female 51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0% White (non-Hisp.) 94.2% Black 0.7% Two or More 2.0% Other 0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $39,988 ±$6,123
Per Capita Income $55,354
Median Family Income $52,235
Poverty Rate 18.8%
Child Poverty Rate 28.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
9.7%
$15–25k
12.2%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
15.9%
$50–75k
18.1%
$75–100k
9.9%
$100–150k
7.4%
$150–200k
1.9%
$200k+
2.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,502
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
Vacancy Rate 16.2%
Median Home Value $129,600
Median Gross Rent $643
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.4%
$50–100k
18.4%
$100–200k
19.2%
$200–300k
18.0%
$300–500k
8.1%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
34.1%
$500–1k
61.1%
$1–1.5k
4.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.6%
1 vehicle
30.7%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
24.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
24.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.5%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
17.5%
2000–2009
14.9%
2010+
7.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 77.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.1%
Graduate Degree 5.0%
Some College / Associate 12.0%
Less Than High School 16.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 45.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 7.4%
Self-Employed 14.3%
Government Workers 17.5%
Private For-Profit 64.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
19.4%
Edu/Health
17.9%
Retail
12.1%
Construction
8.5%
Agriculture
7.3%
Transportation
6.7%
Public Admin
5.1%
Wholesale
4.5%
Arts/Entmt.
4.4%
Prof. Services
4.0%
Finance
3.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Management
28.6%
Sales
22.4%
Production
21.3%
Food Prep
15.8%
Construction
11.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.2 min
Drove Alone 75.9%
Carpool 10.6%
Public Transit 0.8%
Work from Home 7.4%
Walked 3.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,773
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
11.0%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
12.5%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 22.1% Working age (18–64): 77.9% 65 and over: 21.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 17.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.7%
Europe
15.0%
Africa
12.6%
Asia
0.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.7%
With a Disability 19.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.6%
Uninsured 12.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.4%
Has a Computer 85.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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