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ZIP Code 73117

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Population: 5,873

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 — 73117

What is the median household income in 73117?
The median household income in 73117 is $21,923 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 73117?
The poverty rate in 73117 is 50.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 73117?
$116,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 73117?
The median gross rent in 73117 is $951 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 73117 residents have a college degree?
18.5% of adults in 73117 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,873
Median Income
$21,923
Median Home Value
$116,300
Poverty Rate
50.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.8%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-4,292 (-16.4%) Home Value: +$36,000 (+44.8%) Poverty Rate: +28.5 pp (+128.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+12.1%) Unemployment: +3.0 pp (+25.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,873
Median Age 34.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.4% White (non-Hisp.) 16.1% Black 65.0% Asian 2.0% Two or More 12.9% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $21,923 ±$5,631
Per Capita Income $51,619
Median Family Income $21,545
Poverty Rate 50.7%
Child Poverty Rate 55.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 42.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
21.0%
$10–15k
18.8%
$15–25k
18.0%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
5.2%
$50–75k
15.3%
$75–100k
7.0%
$100–150k
5.0%
$150–200k
0.5%
$200k+
1.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,402
Owner-Occupied 40.0%
Renter-Occupied 60.0%
Vacancy Rate 16.4%
Median Home Value $116,300
Median Gross Rent $951
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 26.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 63.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.9%
$50–100k
28.1%
$100–200k
16.7%
$200–300k
7.3%
$300–500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.8%
$500–1k
27.1%
$1–1.5k
35.8%
$1.5–2k
7.3%
$2–2.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
21.6%
1 vehicle
44.3%
2 vehicles
22.4%
3+
11.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.6%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
11.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.3%
1940–1969
16.3%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
10.4%
2010+
13.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 80.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.5%
Graduate Degree 5.5%
Some College / Associate 20.6%
Less Than High School 1.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 49.1%
Unemployment Rate 14.8%
Work from Home 3.3%
Self-Employed 9.6%
Government Workers 26.1%
Private For-Profit 63.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.8%
Transportation
14.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Construction
9.2%
Public Admin
9.2%
Retail
6.8%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Finance
6.0%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture
1.5%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Management
25.9%
Production
23.6%
Food Prep
20.0%
Sales
18.8%
Construction
11.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.5 min
Drove Alone 79.5%
Carpool 4.9%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 3.3%
Walked 7.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,844
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 12.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
8.3%
25–34
16.9%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
6.4%
55–64
10.6%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
10.3%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 22.1% Working age (18–64): 77.9% 65 and over: 14.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.9%
Naturalized Citizen 37.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
34.8%
Africa
31.9%
Asia
16.0%
Europe
12.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.8%
With a Disability 19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 83.9%
Uninsured 16.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 66.0%
Has a Computer 81.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 78.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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