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ZIP Code 97131

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,442

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 — 97131

What is the median household income in 97131?
The median household income in 97131 is $67,719 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97131?
The poverty rate in 97131 is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97131?
$427,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97131?
The median gross rent in 97131 is $1,453 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97131 residents have a college degree?
23.6% of adults in 97131 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,442
Median Income
$67,719
Median Home Value
$427,700
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
57.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,167 (+28.9%) Home Value: +$169,300 (+65.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.2 pp (-8.7%) Bachelor's+: +1.7 pp (+7.8%) Unemployment: +3.9 pp (+278.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,442
Median Age 57.0
Female 46.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.7% White (non-Hisp.) 86.4% Asian 2.5% Two or More 3.5% Other 3.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,719 ±$7,998
Per Capita Income $95,149
Median Family Income $78,438
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Child Poverty Rate 13.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 30.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.4%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
5.3%
$25–35k
8.5%
$35–50k
8.7%
$50–75k
21.9%
$75–100k
18.8%
$100–150k
13.7%
$150–200k
1.0%
$200k+
9.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,809
Owner-Occupied 86.6%
Renter-Occupied 13.4%
Vacancy Rate 30.8%
Median Home Value $427,700
Median Gross Rent $1,453
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 56.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.4%
$50–100k
4.0%
$100–200k
0.8%
$200–300k
8.7%
$300–500k
31.5%
$500k–$1M
30.0%
$1M+
9.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
34.6%
$1–1.5k
17.3%
$1.5–2k
48.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.8%
1 vehicle
38.7%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3+
17.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
3.5%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
19.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.7%
1940–1969
6.8%
1970–1999
18.9%
2000–2009
17.9%
2010+
6.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.6%
Graduate Degree 6.7%
Some College / Associate 37.9%
Less Than High School 1.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 45.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 22.1%
Self-Employed 12.6%
Government Workers 13.2%
Private For-Profit 74.2%
Industry
Retail
23.0%
Construction
12.5%
Finance
12.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.2%
Public Admin
10.4%
Transportation
8.2%
Edu/Health
5.1%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
1.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
25.3%
Sales
24.5%
Management
21.2%
Construction
17.0%
Production
12.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.2 min
Drove Alone 68.0%
Carpool 2.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 22.1%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,252
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 5.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.0%
5–9
4.0%
10–14
3.8%
15–19
3.2%
20–24
1.1%
25–34
7.0%
35–44
12.3%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
24.5%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 11.7% Working age (18–64): 88.3% 65 and over: 36.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 56.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.4%
Latin America
26.8%
Europe
18.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 12.8%
With a Disability 24.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.2%
Uninsured 3.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.1%
Has a Computer 85.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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