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ZIP Code 62242

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,764

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 — 62242

What is the median household income in 62242?
The median household income in 62242 is $60,313 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 62242?
The poverty rate in 62242 is 17.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 62242?
$110,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 62242?
The median gross rent in 62242 is $741 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 62242 residents have a college degree?
19.5% of adults in 62242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,764
Median Income
$60,313
Median Home Value
$110,700
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$492 (+0.8%) Home Value: +$18,100 (+19.5%) Poverty Rate: +9.8 pp (+128.9%) Bachelor's+: -2.8 pp (-12.6%) Unemployment: -4.6 pp (-58.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,764
Median Age 40.0
Female 48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9% White (non-Hisp.) 99.0% Black 0.7% Two or More 0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,313 ±$17,961
Per Capita Income $69,722
Median Family Income $81,898
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Child Poverty Rate 33.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.2%
$10–15k
0.5%
$15–25k
9.4%
$25–35k
7.0%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
14.8%
$75–100k
8.5%
$100–150k
22.8%
$150–200k
7.3%
$200k+
3.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 841
Owner-Occupied 83.4%
Renter-Occupied 16.6%
Vacancy Rate 8.9%
Median Home Value $110,700
Median Gross Rent $741
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.8%
$50–100k
29.0%
$100–200k
17.4%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.2%
$500–1k
94.4%
$1–1.5k
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.6%
1 vehicle
22.8%
2 vehicles
35.4%
3+
36.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
1.5%
Mobile home
20.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.4%
1940–1969
14.6%
1970–1999
15.0%
2000–2009
5.7%
2010+
2.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.5%
Graduate Degree 0.9%
Some College / Associate 24.3%
Less Than High School 4.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 71.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Work from Home 5.8%
Self-Employed 3.2%
Government Workers 18.7%
Private For-Profit 78.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.0%
Edu/Health
23.4%
Construction
11.4%
Retail
10.5%
Public Admin
8.7%
Arts/Entmt.
6.0%
Wholesale
3.4%
Transportation
3.2%
Agriculture
2.6%
Prof. Services
2.5%
Finance
1.5%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Sales
27.0%
Food Prep
21.1%
Management
17.9%
Production
17.1%
Construction
16.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.6 min
Drove Alone 81.0%
Carpool 11.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.8%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 766
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
9.4%
15–19
3.1%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
5.3%
35–44
18.1%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
14.0%
85+
3.0%
Under 18: 25.1% Working age (18–64): 74.9% 65 and over: 19.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.4%
With a Disability 15.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.1%
Uninsured 4.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.5%
Has a Computer 88.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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