ZIP Code 70601
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 31,843
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 — 70601
- What is the median household income in 70601?
- The median household income in 70601 is $49,545 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 70601?
- The poverty rate in 70601 is 17.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 70601?
- $164,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 70601?
- The median gross rent in 70601 is $938 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 70601 residents have a college degree?
- 24.9% of adults in 70601 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
31,843
Median Income
$49,545
Median Home Value
$164,300
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$17,581 (+55%)
Home Value:
+$39,700 (+31.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.5 pp (-24%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.8 pp (+23.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-2.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
31,843
Median Age
38.0
Female
51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 30.5%
Black 59.5%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Other 1.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.2%
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Cuban
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,545
±$3,609
Per Capita Income
$87,553
Median Family Income
$71,574
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Child Poverty Rate
31.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.7%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
11.9%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
10.5%
$100–150k
11.9%
$150–200k
3.3%
$200k+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
16,811
Owner-Occupied
60.4%
Renter-Occupied
39.6%
Vacancy Rate
24.3%
Median Home Value
$164,300
Median Gross Rent
$938
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.9%
$50–100k
18.8%
$100–200k
20.6%
$200–300k
18.9%
$300–500k
9.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
4.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.7%
$500–1k
39.9%
$1–1.5k
37.3%
$1.5–2k
5.9%
$2–2.5k
0.3%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.7%
1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3+
15.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
6.7%
5–19 units
3.5%
20+ units
4.0%
Mobile home
1.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.2%
1940–1969
9.6%
1970–1999
12.2%
2000–2009
9.9%
2010+
12.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.9%
Graduate Degree
10.3%
Some College / Associate
22.3%
Less Than High School
3.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Work from Home
4.7%
Self-Employed
8.2%
Government Workers
11.6%
Private For-Profit
80.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.3%
Retail
12.0%
Arts/Entmt.
11.8%
Prof. Services
11.1%
Construction
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Finance
7.4%
Transportation
4.9%
Public Admin
3.4%
Agriculture
1.3%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Management
34.0%
Food Prep
26.4%
Sales
19.1%
Construction
10.6%
Production
9.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.6 min
Drove Alone
80.4%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
4.7%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
12,732
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.2%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
16.8%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
9.7%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
11.0%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 20.1%
Working age (18–64): 79.9%
65 and over: 17.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
44.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
49.5%
Asia
31.7%
Europe
5.5%
Africa
3.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.2%
With a Disability
16.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.8%
Uninsured
9.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.8%
Has a Computer
90.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023