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ZIP Code 70122

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 35,318

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 — 70122

What is the median household income in 70122?
The median household income in 70122 is $47,613 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 70122?
The poverty rate in 70122 is 16.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 70122?
$274,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 70122?
The median gross rent in 70122 is $1,196 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 70122 residents have a college degree?
36.6% of adults in 70122 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
35,318
Median Income
$47,613
Median Home Value
$274,700
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,107 (+20.5%) Home Value: +$73,300 (+36.4%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+3%) Bachelor's+: +5.5 pp (+17.7%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-3.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 35,318
Median Age 41.0
Female 56.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.3% White (non-Hisp.) 18.1% Black 69.3% Asian 1.5% Two or More 6.9% Other 2.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.9%
Indian
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Cuban
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $47,613 ±$3,695
Per Capita Income $82,184
Median Family Income $70,775
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Child Poverty Rate 26.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.6%
$10–15k
9.5%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
10.1%
$35–50k
12.2%
$50–75k
14.5%
$75–100k
10.1%
$100–150k
11.0%
$150–200k
6.6%
$200k+
6.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 17,131
Owner-Occupied 58.7%
Renter-Occupied 41.3%
Vacancy Rate 12.2%
Median Home Value $274,700
Median Gross Rent $1,196
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 57.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.9%
$50–100k
2.2%
$100–200k
6.3%
$200–300k
35.0%
$300–500k
32.2%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.1%
$500–1k
17.0%
$1–1.5k
47.9%
$1.5–2k
21.4%
$2–2.5k
2.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.9%
1 vehicle
49.8%
2 vehicles
28.8%
3+
7.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.4%
Single-fam. att.
17.9%
2–4 units
6.3%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.6%
1940–1969
12.0%
1970–1999
8.3%
2000–2009
6.8%
2010+
9.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 36.6%
Graduate Degree 14.4%
Some College / Associate 24.8%
Less Than High School 3.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.3%
Unemployment Rate 9.2%
Work from Home 13.5%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 19.8%
Private For-Profit 73.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.3%
Arts/Entmt.
12.1%
Prof. Services
11.2%
Retail
8.9%
Finance
7.6%
Transportation
7.2%
Public Admin
6.6%
Construction
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
0.7%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
47.2%
Sales
19.2%
Food Prep
18.6%
Production
8.5%
Construction
6.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.9 min
Drove Alone 69.3%
Carpool 7.9%
Public Transit 5.0%
Work from Home 13.5%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,040
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 25.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 8.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.7%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
4.3%
25–34
13.7%
35–44
14.8%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 20.1% Working age (18–64): 79.9% 65 and over: 18.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.1%
Naturalized Citizen 63.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
57.0%
Asia
28.6%
Europe
10.1%
Africa
3.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.1%
With a Disability 12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.9%
Uninsured 7.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.1%
Has a Computer 94.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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