ZIP Code 70427
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 17,564
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 — 70427
- What is the median household income in 70427?
- The median household income in 70427 is $43,838 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 70427?
- The poverty rate in 70427 is 23.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 70427?
- $124,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 70427?
- The median gross rent in 70427 is $777 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 70427 residents have a college degree?
- 14.5% of adults in 70427 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,564
Median Income
$43,838
Median Home Value
$124,000
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.3%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,766 (+21.5%)
Home Value:
+$30,200 (+32.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.7 pp (+3.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+23.9%)
Unemployment:
+1.5 pp (+11.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
17,564
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 56.6%
Black 34.0%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Other 1.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.4%
Mexican
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,838
±$3,229
Per Capita Income
$62,537
Median Family Income
$55,400
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Child Poverty Rate
39.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
32.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
8.9%
$15–25k
14.8%
$25–35k
8.1%
$35–50k
17.5%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
9.1%
$100–150k
13.0%
$150–200k
3.1%
$200k+
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
8,424
Owner-Occupied
61.7%
Renter-Occupied
38.3%
Vacancy Rate
18.4%
Median Home Value
$124,000
Median Gross Rent
$777
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.5%
$50–100k
23.7%
$100–200k
17.8%
$200–300k
15.2%
$300–500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.9%
$500–1k
55.8%
$1–1.5k
24.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.8%
1 vehicle
39.7%
2 vehicles
25.6%
3+
20.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
5.9%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
2.6%
Mobile home
8.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
6.4%
1970–1999
20.8%
2000–2009
9.8%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.5%
Graduate Degree
5.5%
Some College / Associate
20.6%
Less Than High School
4.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Unemployment Rate
14.3%
Work from Home
1.7%
Self-Employed
4.3%
Government Workers
17.2%
Private For-Profit
78.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Retail
15.2%
Prof. Services
14.9%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Construction
9.4%
Public Admin
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.8%
Transportation
4.1%
Finance
3.5%
Wholesale
0.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
26.4%
Management
26.3%
Sales
23.8%
Production
12.4%
Construction
11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.6 min
Drove Alone
72.7%
Carpool
18.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.7%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
6,875
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.2%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
12.6%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 25.5%
Working age (18–64): 74.5%
65 and over: 19.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.6%
Naturalized Citizen
21.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.2%
Asia
7.1%
Europe
1.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.8%
With a Disability
23.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.1%
Uninsured
9.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.6%
Has a Computer
82.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023