ZIP Code 70542
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 3,499
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 — 70542
- What is the median household income in 70542?
- The median household income in 70542 is $52,639 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 70542?
- The poverty rate in 70542 is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 70542?
- $113,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 70542?
- The median gross rent in 70542 is $668 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 70542 residents have a college degree?
- 10.1% of adults in 70542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,499
Median Income
$52,639
Median Home Value
$113,200
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.9%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-19,318 (-26.8%)
Home Value:
$-12,300 (-9.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.8 pp (+56.5%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.7 pp (-21.1%)
Unemployment:
+4.3 pp (+76.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,499
Median Age
46.0
Female
54.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.3%
Black 4.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,639
±$28,993
Per Capita Income
$86,963
Median Family Income
$79,871
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Child Poverty Rate
21.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
9.9%
$15–25k
16.4%
$25–35k
8.3%
$35–50k
8.7%
$50–75k
7.1%
$75–100k
19.1%
$100–150k
13.3%
$150–200k
7.1%
$200k+
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,614
Owner-Occupied
84.7%
Renter-Occupied
15.3%
Vacancy Rate
22.0%
Median Home Value
$113,200
Median Gross Rent
$668
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
65.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
23.9%
$50–100k
22.7%
$100–200k
8.7%
$200–300k
21.5%
$300–500k
6.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
33.0%
$500–1k
55.0%
$1–1.5k
12.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.2%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3+
27.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
1.4%
Mobile home
24.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.7%
1940–1969
6.4%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
12.5%
2010+
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.1%
Graduate Degree
2.2%
Some College / Associate
11.8%
Less Than High School
4.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.5%
Unemployment Rate
9.9%
Work from Home
4.8%
Self-Employed
6.8%
Government Workers
18.2%
Private For-Profit
74.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.2%
Agriculture
20.5%
Construction
13.6%
Retail
11.3%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Transportation
3.7%
Finance
3.4%
Information
0.9%
Public Admin
0.4%
Occupation
Management
45.0%
Sales
20.8%
Construction
18.0%
Food Prep
10.7%
Production
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.8 min
Drove Alone
85.2%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.8%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,259
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
51.9%
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
4.8%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
9.8%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
7.5%
55–64
10.3%
65–74
10.8%
75–84
11.0%
85+
10.2%
Under 18: 18.2%
Working age (18–64): 81.8%
65 and over: 22.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
27.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.9%
Uninsured
4.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.7%
Has a Computer
88.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023