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ZIP Code 51237

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,577

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 — 51237

What is the median household income in 51237?
The median household income in 51237 is $62,727 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 51237?
The poverty rate in 51237 is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 51237?
$131,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 51237?
The median gross rent in 51237 is $782 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 51237 residents have a college degree?
20.9% of adults in 51237 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,577
Median Income
$62,727
Median Home Value
$131,400
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,022 (+10.6%) Home Value: +$40,000 (+43.8%) Poverty Rate: +4.4 pp (+880%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+3%) Unemployment: +1.1 pp (+61.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,577
Median Age 48.0
Female 49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0% White (non-Hisp.) 94.1% Black 1.0% Two or More 3.1% Other 0.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.9%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,727 ±$8,150
Per Capita Income $86,577
Median Family Income $90,200
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Child Poverty Rate 2.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
3.1%
$15–25k
9.4%
$25–35k
13.1%
$35–50k
9.7%
$50–75k
16.5%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
17.3%
$150–200k
9.6%
$200k+
3.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 716
Owner-Occupied 85.4%
Renter-Occupied 14.6%
Vacancy Rate 5.3%
Median Home Value $131,400
Median Gross Rent $782
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 7.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.9%
$50–100k
24.2%
$100–200k
19.7%
$200–300k
18.5%
$300–500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.8%
$500–1k
88.5%
$1–1.5k
7.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.2%
1 vehicle
22.6%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3+
38.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
94.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
2.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
39.5%
1940–1969
7.1%
1970–1999
3.5%
2000–2009
1.3%
2010+
9.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.9%
Graduate Degree 4.3%
Some College / Associate 23.6%
Less Than High School 3.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Work from Home 7.7%
Self-Employed 13.7%
Government Workers 15.2%
Private For-Profit 71.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Manufacturing
23.4%
Retail
7.7%
Finance
7.2%
Wholesale
6.6%
Public Admin
5.5%
Agriculture
4.9%
Transportation
4.4%
Arts/Entmt.
3.7%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Construction
3.5%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
Management
39.6%
Production
24.9%
Food Prep
15.3%
Sales
13.6%
Construction
6.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.0 min
Drove Alone 86.1%
Carpool 3.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 7.7%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 678
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
6.3%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
8.4%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
12.5%
75–84
12.6%
85+
9.1%
Under 18: 19.5% Working age (18–64): 80.5% 65 and over: 27.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.9%
Naturalized Citizen 83.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
53.3%
Latin America
46.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.9%
With a Disability 16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.6%
Uninsured 5.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.5%
Has a Computer 89.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.3%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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