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ZIP Code 43609

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 20,495

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 — 43609

What is the median household income in 43609?
The median household income in 43609 is $42,510 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 43609?
The poverty rate in 43609 is 24.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 43609?
$58,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 43609?
The median gross rent in 43609 is $913 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 43609 residents have a college degree?
11.4% of adults in 43609 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
20,495
Median Income
$42,510
Median Home Value
$58,700
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.7%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,920 (+43.7%) Home Value: +$13,200 (+29%) Poverty Rate: -1.8 pp (-6.8%) Bachelor's+: -3.2 pp (-21.9%) Unemployment: -3.4 pp (-26%)

Demographics

Total Population 20,495
Median Age 37.0
Female 48.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.0% White (non-Hisp.) 47.1% Black 29.9% Asian 0.8% Two or More 9.5% Other 6.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
14.5%
Puerto Rican
1.0%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $42,510 ±$4,705
Per Capita Income $52,893
Median Family Income $48,552
Poverty Rate 24.7%
Child Poverty Rate 40.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 26.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
9.3%
$15–25k
9.5%
$25–35k
13.2%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
20.7%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
8.4%
$150–200k
1.5%
$200k+
0.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,272
Owner-Occupied 44.1%
Renter-Occupied 55.9%
Vacancy Rate 13.2%
Median Home Value $58,700
Median Gross Rent $913
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
40.8%
$50–100k
46.9%
$100–200k
7.9%
$200–300k
0.9%
$300–500k
0.9%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.9%
$500–1k
49.1%
$1–1.5k
39.6%
$1.5–2k
2.6%
$2–2.5k
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.1%
1 vehicle
44.1%
2 vehicles
28.0%
3+
12.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.2%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
6.0%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
3.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
48.6%
1940–1969
12.1%
1970–1999
7.8%
2000–2009
1.3%
2010+
3.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 11.4%
Graduate Degree 2.9%
Some College / Associate 18.2%
Less Than High School 5.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.8%
Unemployment Rate 9.7%
Work from Home 3.0%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 5.1%
Private For-Profit 88.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.9%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Retail
14.8%
Arts/Entmt.
12.7%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Transportation
6.6%
Construction
5.7%
Wholesale
4.0%
Information
3.1%
Finance
2.4%
Public Admin
1.4%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
28.6%
Production
25.5%
Sales
18.4%
Management
16.3%
Construction
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.3 min
Drove Alone 75.7%
Carpool 15.2%
Public Transit 2.3%
Work from Home 3.0%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,912
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 22.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
14.4%
35–44
14.1%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
9.9%
85+
2.9%
Under 18: 25.4% Working age (18–64): 74.6% 65 and over: 13.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.7%
Naturalized Citizen 34.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
40.0%
Asia
31.4%
Africa
21.9%
Europe
6.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 18.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.2%
Uninsured 7.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.4%
Has a Computer 92.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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