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ZIP Code 62859

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Population: 5,199

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 — 62859

What is the median household income in 62859?
The median household income in 62859 is $53,373 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 62859?
The poverty rate in 62859 is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 62859?
$91,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 62859?
The median gross rent in 62859 is $572 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 62859 residents have a college degree?
21.2% of adults in 62859 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,199
Median Income
$53,373
Median Home Value
$91,100
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-410 (-0.8%) Home Value: $-1,700 (-1.8%) Poverty Rate: +4.8 pp (+98%) Bachelor's+: +7.2 pp (+51.4%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-8.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,199
Median Age 41.0
Female 50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1% White (non-Hisp.) 93.8% Black 0.1% Asian 1.1% Two or More 2.3% Other 0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Mexican
0.8%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,373 ±$4,285
Per Capita Income $87,500
Median Family Income $68,650
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Child Poverty Rate 12.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
18.5%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
21.1%
$75–100k
6.1%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
6.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,489
Owner-Occupied 75.5%
Renter-Occupied 24.5%
Vacancy Rate 11.9%
Median Home Value $91,100
Median Gross Rent $572
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 8.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 17.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.6%
$50–100k
30.6%
$100–200k
15.1%
$200–300k
14.9%
$300–500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
29.1%
$500–1k
67.3%
$1–1.5k
3.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
29.8%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3+
23.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.1%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
3.4%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
17.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.2%
1940–1969
13.6%
1970–1999
11.2%
2000–2009
5.1%
2010+
7.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.2%
Graduate Degree 7.7%
Some College / Associate 22.5%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.4%
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Work from Home 2.4%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 14.7%
Private For-Profit 80.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.8%
Retail
13.4%
Agriculture
12.4%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.4%
Transportation
5.6%
Public Admin
5.0%
Finance
3.0%
Wholesale
1.9%
Construction
0.3%
Occupation
Management
30.3%
Sales
20.3%
Food Prep
19.6%
Production
18.6%
Construction
11.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.7 min
Drove Alone 86.6%
Carpool 6.1%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 2.4%
Walked 3.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,192
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
10.8%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 23.2% Working age (18–64): 76.8% 65 and over: 21.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
34.3%
Asia
34.3%
Europe
31.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.2%
With a Disability 20.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.8%
Uninsured 8.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.5%
Has a Computer 83.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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