ZIP Code 43608
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 14,158
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 — 43608
- What is the median household income in 43608?
- The median household income in 43608 is $28,535 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 43608?
- The poverty rate in 43608 is 43.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 43608?
- $41,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 43608?
- The median gross rent in 43608 is $828 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 43608 residents have a college degree?
- 10.1% of adults in 43608 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,158
Median Income
$28,535
Median Home Value
$41,100
Poverty Rate
43.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.7%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,142 (+4.2%)
Home Value:
+$6,800 (+19.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.5 pp (+20.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.8 pp (+60.3%)
Unemployment:
-4.8 pp (-29.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
14,158
Median Age
34.0
Female
47.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 25.1%
Black 57.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Other 5.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.0%
Korean
0.4%
Chinese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.5%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$28,535
±$5,007
Per Capita Income
$39,174
Median Family Income
$35,368
Poverty Rate
43.6%
Child Poverty Rate
60.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
41.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
17.7%
$10–15k
11.2%
$15–25k
17.4%
$25–35k
10.3%
$35–50k
15.5%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
7.0%
$100–150k
6.3%
$150–200k
0.3%
$200k+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,419
Owner-Occupied
52.8%
Renter-Occupied
47.2%
Vacancy Rate
17.8%
Median Home Value
$41,100
Median Gross Rent
$828
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
34.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
61.9%
$50–100k
21.8%
$100–200k
6.4%
$200–300k
1.7%
$300–500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
2.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.4%
$500–1k
58.9%
$1–1.5k
29.7%
$1.5–2k
1.7%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.9%
1 vehicle
46.5%
2 vehicles
27.0%
3+
8.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
87.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
6.4%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
53.5%
1940–1969
7.7%
1970–1999
3.7%
2000–2009
3.0%
2010+
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
74.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.1%
Graduate Degree
3.8%
Some College / Associate
18.6%
Less Than High School
4.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
49.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.7%
Work from Home
2.9%
Self-Employed
4.1%
Government Workers
9.4%
Private For-Profit
86.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.3%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Retail
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Prof. Services
8.0%
Construction
7.9%
Transportation
5.5%
Wholesale
4.4%
Finance
2.4%
Public Admin
2.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Production
35.3%
Food Prep
24.3%
Sales
16.1%
Management
14.4%
Construction
9.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.3 min
Drove Alone
74.5%
Carpool
13.8%
Public Transit
4.4%
Work from Home
2.9%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,277
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
19.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.8%
5–9
8.2%
10–14
9.1%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
12.2%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
8.2%
85+
2.5%
Under 18: 30.5%
Working age (18–64): 69.5%
65 and over: 12.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.0%
Naturalized Citizen
34.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
84.4%
Asia
12.2%
Europe
3.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.7%
With a Disability
22.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.7%
Uninsured
9.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
79.1%
Has a Computer
86.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023