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ZIP Code 47909

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 42,971

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 — 47909

What is the median household income in 47909?
The median household income in 47909 is $67,341 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 47909?
The poverty rate in 47909 is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 47909?
$203,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 47909?
The median gross rent in 47909 is $1,091 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 47909 residents have a college degree?
32.4% of adults in 47909 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
42,971
Median Income
$67,341
Median Home Value
$203,600
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,825 (+11.3%) Home Value: +$67,300 (+49.4%) Poverty Rate: +2.7 pp (+39.7%) Bachelor's+: +4.4 pp (+15.7%) Unemployment: -0.6 pp (-17.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 42,971
Median Age 35.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 11.6% White (non-Hisp.) 74.5% Black 7.9% Asian 2.4% Two or More 7.2% Other 3.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.8%
Indian
0.7%
Chinese
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.7%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,341 ±$5,463
Per Capita Income $81,703
Median Family Income $86,299
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Child Poverty Rate 14.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
19.4%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,455
Owner-Occupied 65.9%
Renter-Occupied 34.1%
Vacancy Rate 3.3%
Median Home Value $203,600
Median Gross Rent $1,091
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.3%
$50–100k
7.2%
$100–200k
18.1%
$200–300k
32.2%
$300–500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.9%
$500–1k
30.8%
$1–1.5k
59.0%
$1.5–2k
7.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.1%
1 vehicle
34.4%
2 vehicles
41.0%
3+
18.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
9.2%
20+ units
2.9%
Mobile home
1.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.7%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
8.3%
2000–2009
20.3%
2010+
11.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 32.4%
Graduate Degree 10.9%
Some College / Associate 19.8%
Less Than High School 4.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.4%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 8.0%
Self-Employed 3.9%
Government Workers 14.7%
Private For-Profit 81.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.3%
Manufacturing
21.8%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Retail
9.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.8%
Transportation
4.6%
Construction
4.5%
Finance
3.4%
Wholesale
1.7%
Public Admin
1.3%
Agriculture
0.4%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Management
38.5%
Production
21.9%
Sales
18.0%
Food Prep
15.1%
Construction
6.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.3 min
Drove Alone 83.7%
Carpool 6.7%
Public Transit 0.8%
Work from Home 8.0%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,845
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.7%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
4.9%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
7.7%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 26.9% Working age (18–64): 73.1% 65 and over: 11.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.3%
Naturalized Citizen 43.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
71.1%
Asia
20.2%
Africa
5.3%
Europe
3.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%
With a Disability 9.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.6%
Uninsured 5.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.1%
Has a Computer 96.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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