ZIP Code 62844
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,904
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 — 62844
- What is the median household income in 62844?
- The median household income in 62844 is $49,659 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 62844?
- The poverty rate in 62844 is 19.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 62844?
- $81,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 62844?
- The median gross rent in 62844 is $646 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 62844 residents have a college degree?
- 13.2% of adults in 62844 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,904
Median Income
$49,659
Median Home Value
$81,900
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.6%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-3,135 (-5.9%)
Home Value:
+$10,600 (+14.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+15.1 pp (+321.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.4 pp (+3.1%)
Unemployment:
+0.9 pp (+19.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,904
Median Age
42.0
Female
50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.0%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Other 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,659
±$11,217
Per Capita Income
$64,674
Median Family Income
$62,667
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Child Poverty Rate
40.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
5.0%
$15–25k
15.2%
$25–35k
4.2%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
6.6%
$100–150k
16.4%
$150–200k
8.1%
$200k+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
936
Owner-Occupied
69.7%
Renter-Occupied
30.3%
Vacancy Rate
14.0%
Median Home Value
$81,900
Median Gross Rent
$646
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
30.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
17.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.8%
$50–100k
43.7%
$100–200k
11.4%
$200–300k
7.0%
$300–500k
6.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.1%
$500–1k
62.3%
$1–1.5k
6.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.3%
1 vehicle
32.9%
2 vehicles
26.6%
3+
29.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
4.2%
5–19 units
3.4%
Mobile home
15.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
23.2%
1940–1969
15.9%
1970–1999
16.9%
2000–2009
4.0%
2010+
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.2%
Graduate Degree
3.8%
Some College / Associate
23.4%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Work from Home
12.8%
Self-Employed
13.7%
Government Workers
6.6%
Private For-Profit
79.0%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
16.7%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Edu/Health
12.8%
Agriculture
12.0%
Retail
9.0%
Transportation
8.4%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Construction
6.6%
Public Admin
4.0%
Wholesale
2.7%
Finance
1.7%
Occupation
Management
26.8%
Food Prep
23.7%
Production
21.6%
Construction
15.9%
Sales
12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.0 min
Drove Alone
68.0%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
12.8%
Walked
7.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
805
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.9%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
8.8%
35–44
15.8%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
12.7%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 21.3%
Working age (18–64): 78.7%
65 and over: 22.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.2%
Naturalized Citizen
22.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
50.0%
Asia
45.5%
Latin America
4.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.0%
With a Disability
25.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
83.7%
Uninsured
16.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.9%
Has a Computer
89.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023