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ZIP Code 56479

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,018

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 — 56479

What is the median household income in 56479?
The median household income in 56479 is $58,009 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 56479?
The poverty rate in 56479 is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 56479?
$177,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 56479?
The median gross rent in 56479 is $856 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 56479 residents have a college degree?
22.7% of adults in 56479 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,018
Median Income
$58,009
Median Home Value
$177,500
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,580 (+24.9%) Home Value: +$49,700 (+38.9%) Poverty Rate: +5.1 pp (+59.3%) Bachelor's+: +6.0 pp (+35.9%) Unemployment: +2.8 pp (+280%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,018
Median Age 42.0
Female 47.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.5% White (non-Hisp.) 86.1% Black 1.3% Two or More 6.6% Other 1.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.3%
Puerto Rican
2.9%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,009 ±$9,170
Per Capita Income $75,524
Median Family Income $74,702
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Child Poverty Rate 19.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
12.9%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
11.0%
$50–75k
20.0%
$75–100k
17.7%
$100–150k
11.6%
$150–200k
5.7%
$200k+
4.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,341
Owner-Occupied 78.6%
Renter-Occupied 21.4%
Vacancy Rate 14.5%
Median Home Value $177,500
Median Gross Rent $856
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.6%
$50–100k
14.9%
$100–200k
19.5%
$200–300k
27.4%
$300–500k
12.1%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.2%
$500–1k
25.9%
$1–1.5k
39.0%
$1.5–2k
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.9%
1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3+
31.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
7.3%
Mobile home
8.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.8%
1940–1969
6.9%
1970–1999
18.2%
2000–2009
14.6%
2010+
7.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.7%
Graduate Degree 7.6%
Some College / Associate 26.5%
Less Than High School 2.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 7.6%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 17.9%
Private For-Profit 74.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.2%
Manufacturing
15.6%
Retail
9.4%
Agriculture
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.2%
Prof. Services
5.3%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale
5.0%
Transportation
4.5%
Public Admin
4.4%
Finance
4.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Management
34.7%
Production
24.6%
Food Prep
15.8%
Sales
14.2%
Construction
10.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.4 min
Drove Alone 77.5%
Carpool 10.8%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 7.6%
Walked 2.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,001
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.0%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
3.3%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
13.0%
85+
6.8%
Under 18: 26.4% Working age (18–64): 73.6% 65 and over: 24.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.4%
Naturalized Citizen 50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
54.5%
Africa
13.6%
Europe
9.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.8%
With a Disability 16.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.9%
Uninsured 3.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.0%
Has a Computer 88.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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