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ZIP Code 62979

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Population: 932

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 — 62979

What is the median household income in 62979?
The median household income in 62979 is $48,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 62979?
The poverty rate in 62979 is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 62979?
$85,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 62979?
The median gross rent in 62979 is $732 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 62979 residents have a college degree?
14.2% of adults in 62979 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
932
Median Income
$48,750
Median Home Value
$85,400
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-11,908 (-19.6%) Home Value: +$12,700 (+17.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.3 pp (-5.4%) Bachelor's+: -2.8 pp (-16.5%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+56.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 932
Median Age 47.0
Female 52.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.1% White (non-Hisp.) 97.2% Black 0.3% Asian 1.0% Two or More 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.9%
Filipino
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,750 ±$19,298
Per Capita Income $92,923
Median Family Income $74,464
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Child Poverty Rate 4.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.1%
$10–15k
7.3%
$15–25k
13.4%
$25–35k
5.0%
$35–50k
24.5%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
12.0%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
10.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 506
Owner-Occupied 85.0%
Renter-Occupied 15.0%
Vacancy Rate 12.8%
Median Home Value $85,400
Median Gross Rent $732
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 5.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 13.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.6%
$50–100k
37.6%
$100–200k
26.7%
$200–300k
2.1%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.1%
$500–1k
52.8%
$1–1.5k
32.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.2%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3+
26.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
90.5%
2–4 units
0.8%
Mobile home
6.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.2%
1940–1969
6.1%
1970–1999
28.9%
2000–2009
4.3%
2010+
2.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.2%
Graduate Degree 5.4%
Some College / Associate 23.6%
Less Than High School 4.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 1.9%
Self-Employed 12.0%
Government Workers 14.4%
Private For-Profit 72.0%
Industry
Agriculture
28.7%
Edu/Health
27.1%
Retail
10.4%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Public Admin
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation
4.2%
Prof. Services
1.4%
Finance
1.2%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
40.2%
Sales
21.2%
Construction
17.4%
Food Prep
13.2%
Production
8.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.8 min
Drove Alone 93.6%
Carpool 4.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.9%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 441
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
3.4%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
3.5%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
8.2%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
4.9%
75–84
15.9%
85+
8.4%
Under 18: 17.7% Working age (18–64): 82.3% 65 and over: 32.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.3%
Naturalized Citizen 66.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.3%
With a Disability 27.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.3%
Uninsured 1.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 70.5%
Has a Computer 73.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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