ZIP Code 70805
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 24,145
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 — 70805
- What is the median household income in 70805?
- The median household income in 70805 is $26,301 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 70805?
- The poverty rate in 70805 is 38.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 70805?
- $103,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 70805?
- The median gross rent in 70805 is $833 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 70805 residents have a college degree?
- 10.6% of adults in 70805 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
24,145
Median Income
$26,301
Median Home Value
$103,100
Poverty Rate
38.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.2%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,308 (+5.2%)
Home Value:
+$23,700 (+29.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.1 pp (-5.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.0 pp (+23.3%)
Unemployment:
-2.5 pp (-13.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
24,145
Median Age
34.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 1.8%
Black 94.7%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Other 2.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$26,301
±$2,381
Per Capita Income
$42,402
Median Family Income
$30,218
Poverty Rate
38.4%
Child Poverty Rate
52.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
43.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.1%
$10–15k
16.3%
$15–25k
18.4%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
11.5%
$75–100k
5.1%
$100–150k
4.3%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
11,502
Owner-Occupied
40.4%
Renter-Occupied
59.6%
Vacancy Rate
20.3%
Median Home Value
$103,100
Median Gross Rent
$833
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
49.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
58.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.1%
$50–100k
32.2%
$100–200k
31.4%
$200–300k
6.6%
$300–500k
3.8%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.0%
$500–1k
48.5%
$1–1.5k
27.8%
$1.5–2k
6.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
22.2%
1 vehicle
45.3%
2 vehicles
22.5%
3+
9.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
10.8%
Mobile home
2.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.4%
1940–1969
11.5%
1970–1999
19.4%
2000–2009
2.9%
2010+
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
72.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.6%
Graduate Degree
3.4%
Some College / Associate
21.8%
Less Than High School
10.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Unemployment Rate
16.2%
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
13.0%
Private For-Profit
82.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.7%
Retail
14.3%
Arts/Entmt.
12.2%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation
6.2%
Information
3.5%
Public Admin
3.0%
Finance
2.9%
Wholesale
2.8%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Food Prep
33.7%
Management
22.9%
Production
16.4%
Sales
15.8%
Construction
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.7 min
Drove Alone
70.2%
Carpool
20.4%
Public Transit
2.7%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
1.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
9,167
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
14.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
3.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
7.7%
10–14
7.6%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
8.8%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 26.7%
Working age (18–64): 73.3%
65 and over: 13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
40.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
65.8%
Asia
13.3%
Africa
11.0%
Europe
9.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.2%
With a Disability
19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.4%
Uninsured
10.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.3%
Has a Computer
83.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023