ZIP Code 62205
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 5,760
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 — 62205
- What is the median household income in 62205?
- The median household income in 62205 is $41,059 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 62205?
- The poverty rate in 62205 is 32.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 62205?
- $46,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 62205?
- The median gross rent in 62205 is $1,015 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 62205 residents have a college degree?
- 19.1% of adults in 62205 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,760
Median Income
$41,059
Median Home Value
$46,200
Poverty Rate
32.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
25.2%
Median Age
52.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,238 (+59%)
Home Value:
$-5,800 (-11.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+5.6 pp (+21.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.3 pp (+38.4%)
Unemployment:
+8.8 pp (+53.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,760
Median Age
52.0
Female
47.8%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 1.0%
Black 96.5%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$41,059
±$11,804
Per Capita Income
$49,125
Median Family Income
$50,865
Poverty Rate
32.1%
Child Poverty Rate
92.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
46.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
44.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.7%
$10–15k
7.8%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
14.2%
$35–50k
10.1%
$50–75k
21.5%
$75–100k
6.2%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
1.8%
$200k+
2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,792
Owner-Occupied
64.9%
Renter-Occupied
35.1%
Vacancy Rate
39.8%
Median Home Value
$46,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,015
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
51.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
56.3%
$50–100k
28.1%
$100–200k
5.6%
$200–300k
2.6%
$300–500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.6%
$500–1k
21.5%
$1–1.5k
36.5%
$1.5–2k
13.9%
$2–2.5k
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
26.1%
1 vehicle
43.7%
2 vehicles
16.8%
3+
13.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
7.6%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.5%
1940–1969
13.7%
1970–1999
4.6%
2000–2009
11.4%
2010+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.1%
Graduate Degree
6.8%
Some College / Associate
21.9%
Less Than High School
5.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.2%
Work from Home
15.7%
Self-Employed
4.2%
Government Workers
14.2%
Private For-Profit
81.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
16.8%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Prof. Services
15.8%
Finance
13.4%
Transportation
12.5%
Wholesale
7.8%
Arts/Entmt.
4.9%
Retail
3.6%
Construction
1.9%
Public Admin
0.7%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Production
29.3%
Food Prep
25.9%
Management
22.2%
Sales
18.6%
Construction
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.5 min
Drove Alone
64.5%
Carpool
14.6%
Public Transit
3.1%
Work from Home
15.7%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,282
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
15.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
0.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.6%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
3.9%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
7.8%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
6.9%
45–54
9.2%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
11.5%
85+
9.1%
Under 18: 13.7%
Working age (18–64): 86.3%
65 and over: 26.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
85.3%
Africa
14.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.9%
With a Disability
22.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.1%
Uninsured
4.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.0%
Has a Computer
83.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023