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ZIP Code 97212

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Population: 27,573

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 — 97212

What is the median household income in 97212?
The median household income in 97212 is $128,098 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97212?
The poverty rate in 97212 is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97212?
$824,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97212?
The median gross rent in 97212 is $1,790 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97212 residents have a college degree?
69.9% of adults in 97212 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,573
Median Income
$128,098
Median Home Value
$824,800
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,393 (+20%) Home Value: +$173,700 (+26.7%) Poverty Rate: +4.5 pp (+173.1%) Bachelor's+: -1.7 pp (-2.4%) Unemployment: +3.1 pp (+110.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,573
Median Age 41.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.7% White (non-Hisp.) 75.6% Black 6.9% Asian 3.4% Two or More 10.6% Other 1.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.7%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.4%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $128,098 ±$9,063
Per Capita Income $173,509
Median Family Income $160,780
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Child Poverty Rate 10.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
3.9%
$25–35k
3.4%
$35–50k
5.4%
$50–75k
9.3%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
16.7%
$150–200k
10.5%
$200k+
32.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,064
Owner-Occupied 65.3%
Renter-Occupied 34.7%
Vacancy Rate 5.0%
Median Home Value $824,800
Median Gross Rent $1,790
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.4%
$50–100k
1.5%
$100–200k
1.3%
$200–300k
0.3%
$300–500k
4.8%
$500k–$1M
66.9%
$1M+
24.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.9%
$500–1k
9.7%
$1–1.5k
17.6%
$1.5–2k
25.5%
$2–2.5k
18.0%
$2.5–3.5k
10.2%
$3.5k+
11.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.8%
1 vehicle
39.5%
2 vehicles
38.1%
3+
14.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.8%
Single-fam. att.
5.1%
2–4 units
5.5%
5–19 units
3.4%
20+ units
9.6%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
65.0%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
4.4%
2000–2009
6.2%
2010+
5.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 69.9%
Graduate Degree 33.0%
Some College / Associate 12.7%
Less Than High School 0.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 35.4%
Self-Employed 7.5%
Government Workers 12.4%
Private For-Profit 79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.6%
Prof. Services
27.2%
Retail
8.6%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Finance
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Public Admin
3.3%
Construction
3.2%
Transportation
3.2%
Wholesale
3.2%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
67.2%
Sales
14.6%
Food Prep
11.5%
Production
4.6%
Construction
2.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.8 min
Drove Alone 42.1%
Carpool 2.8%
Public Transit 7.6%
Work from Home 35.4%
Walked 2.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,459
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
3.3%
25–34
16.1%
35–44
16.6%
45–54
15.4%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
9.3%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 19.8% Working age (18–64): 80.2% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.2%
Naturalized Citizen 79.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
34.7%
Asia
26.8%
Latin America
18.5%
Africa
8.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.8%
With a Disability 9.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.0%
Uninsured 2.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 96.3%
Has a Computer 97.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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