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ZIP Code 97216

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,735

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 — 97216

What is the median household income in 97216?
The median household income in 97216 is $71,951 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97216?
The poverty rate in 97216 is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97216?
$439,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97216?
The median gross rent in 97216 is $1,390 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97216 residents have a college degree?
33.4% of adults in 97216 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,735
Median Income
$71,951
Median Home Value
$439,000
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,643 (+32.5%) Home Value: +$132,700 (+43.3%) Poverty Rate: -1.1 pp (-9.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.3 pp (+4%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-22.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,735
Median Age 40.0
Female 51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.3% White (non-Hisp.) 54.3% Black 7.2% Asian 15.9% Two or More 12.0% Other 6.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
5.5%
Chinese
4.9%
Filipino
2.5%
Japanese
0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,951 ±$6,663
Per Capita Income $94,462
Median Family Income $86,714
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Child Poverty Rate 17.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
6.9%
$15–25k
7.3%
$25–35k
6.1%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
16.0%
$100–150k
16.4%
$150–200k
5.7%
$200k+
9.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,235
Owner-Occupied 54.1%
Renter-Occupied 45.9%
Vacancy Rate 3.8%
Median Home Value $439,000
Median Gross Rent $1,390
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
1.3%
$200–300k
4.1%
$300–500k
73.2%
$500k–$1M
19.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.3%
$500–1k
11.7%
$1–1.5k
43.9%
$1.5–2k
17.5%
$2–2.5k
9.8%
$2.5–3.5k
3.1%
$3.5k+
8.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.4%
1 vehicle
40.1%
2 vehicles
27.9%
3+
13.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.5%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
5.8%
20+ units
19.7%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.9%
1940–1969
9.0%
1970–1999
12.2%
2000–2009
12.0%
2010+
6.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.4%
Graduate Degree 9.7%
Some College / Associate 24.3%
Less Than High School 5.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.9%
Work from Home 17.1%
Self-Employed 8.9%
Government Workers 14.6%
Private For-Profit 75.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.5%
Retail
11.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.2%
Prof. Services
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Transportation
5.4%
Finance
4.7%
Information
4.1%
Construction
4.0%
Public Admin
3.6%
Wholesale
1.9%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
41.6%
Food Prep
20.6%
Sales
16.5%
Production
15.6%
Construction
5.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.4 min
Drove Alone 55.4%
Carpool 7.3%
Public Transit 15.8%
Work from Home 17.1%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,963
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 36.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
14.1%
35–44
18.1%
45–54
13.8%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
8.7%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 19.6% Working age (18–64): 80.4% 65 and over: 16.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 20.6%
Naturalized Citizen 54.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 15.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.4%
Latin America
22.3%
Europe
13.9%
Africa
4.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.7%
With a Disability 19.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.5%
Uninsured 8.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.6%
Has a Computer 92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.6%
Moved from Abroad 1.8%

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