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ZIP Code 97215

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,849

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 — 97215

What is the median household income in 97215?
The median household income in 97215 is $114,361 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97215?
The poverty rate in 97215 is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97215?
$658,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97215?
The median gross rent in 97215 is $1,587 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97215 residents have a college degree?
64.1% of adults in 97215 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,849
Median Income
$114,361
Median Home Value
$658,500
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$30,990 (+37.2%) Home Value: +$140,100 (+27%) Poverty Rate: -1.2 pp (-41.4%) Bachelor's+: +6.0 pp (+10.3%) Unemployment: +1.5 pp (+37.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,849
Median Age 41.0
Female 49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.6% White (non-Hisp.) 78.9% Black 1.5% Asian 7.1% Two or More 8.6% Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Japanese
2.8%
Vietnamese
1.6%
Chinese
0.8%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.6%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $114,361 ±$13,768
Per Capita Income $142,591
Median Family Income $147,944
Poverty Rate 1.7%
Child Poverty Rate 1.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
2.3%
$25–35k
5.2%
$35–50k
7.2%
$50–75k
14.7%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
19.3%
$150–200k
13.1%
$200k+
23.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,855
Owner-Occupied 66.1%
Renter-Occupied 33.9%
Vacancy Rate 2.4%
Median Home Value $658,500
Median Gross Rent $1,587
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$50–100k
0.2%
$100–200k
0.5%
$200–300k
1.1%
$300–500k
18.2%
$500k–$1M
72.7%
$1M+
6.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.8%
$500–1k
4.9%
$1–1.5k
37.8%
$1.5–2k
26.3%
$2–2.5k
13.6%
$2.5–3.5k
8.4%
$3.5k+
6.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
42.6%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3+
13.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.9%
Single-fam. att.
5.1%
2–4 units
5.5%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
11.6%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
46.6%
1940–1969
8.2%
1970–1999
5.5%
2000–2009
3.1%
2010+
7.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 64.1%
Graduate Degree 27.5%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 1.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Work from Home 33.6%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 17.4%
Private For-Profit 77.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.1%
Prof. Services
18.9%
Arts/Entmt.
12.0%
Retail
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.2%
Finance
4.6%
Public Admin
4.3%
Construction
3.3%
Transportation
3.3%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
67.1%
Sales
14.2%
Food Prep
10.2%
Production
4.7%
Construction
3.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.8 min
Drove Alone 44.1%
Carpool 5.5%
Public Transit 6.1%
Work from Home 33.6%
Walked 3.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,669
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
17.6%
35–44
20.1%
45–54
15.9%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
8.4%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 16.6% Working age (18–64): 83.4% 65 and over: 13.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.0%
Naturalized Citizen 65.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
39.5%
Latin America
26.3%
Europe
21.3%
Africa
2.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.7%
With a Disability 10.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.6%
Uninsured 3.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.9%
Has a Computer 97.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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