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ZIP Code 51579

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,205

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 — 51579

What is the median household income in 51579?
The median household income in 51579 is $70,833 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 51579?
The poverty rate in 51579 is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 51579?
$182,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 51579?
The median gross rent in 51579 is $881 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 51579 residents have a college degree?
23.0% of adults in 51579 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,205
Median Income
$70,833
Median Home Value
$182,300
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.3%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,666 (+10.4%) Home Value: +$52,300 (+40.2%) Poverty Rate: +2.7 pp (+60%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+9.5%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+109.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,205
Median Age 36.0
Female 48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% White (non-Hisp.) 95.6% Asian 1.3% Two or More 1.2% Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.7%
Filipino
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $70,833 ±$9,510
Per Capita Income $95,212
Median Family Income $93,643
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Child Poverty Rate 12.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 9.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
11.3%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
17.0%
$100–150k
22.8%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
3.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 919
Owner-Occupied 77.1%
Renter-Occupied 22.9%
Vacancy Rate 13.2%
Median Home Value $182,300
Median Gross Rent $881
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.9%
$50–100k
19.8%
$100–200k
11.1%
$200–300k
27.3%
$300–500k
13.0%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.9%
$500–1k
57.5%
$1–1.5k
26.5%
$1.5–2k
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3+
33.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
2.5%
20+ units
2.5%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
43.2%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
11.0%
2000–2009
3.5%
2010+
9.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.0%
Graduate Degree 3.8%
Some College / Associate 22.2%
Less Than High School 1.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.0%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Work from Home 5.7%
Self-Employed 12.8%
Government Workers 19.0%
Private For-Profit 68.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.5%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Agriculture
8.1%
Construction
7.4%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Transportation
6.4%
Retail
5.8%
Finance
5.1%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Wholesale
2.9%
Public Admin
2.4%
Information
2.3%
Occupation
Management
34.2%
Sales
20.2%
Production
17.0%
Food Prep
16.0%
Construction
12.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.0 min
Drove Alone 77.7%
Carpool 8.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.7%
Walked 6.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 798
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 58.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
10.3%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
10.7%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
8.4%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
9.7%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 31.3% Working age (18–64): 68.7% 65 and over: 18.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.7%
Naturalized Citizen 81.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
73.7%
Latin America
26.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%
With a Disability 11.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.7%
Uninsured 2.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.2%
Has a Computer 93.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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