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ZIP Code 97222

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 36,643

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 — 97222

What is the median household income in 97222?
The median household income in 97222 is $77,441 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97222?
The poverty rate in 97222 is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97222?
$465,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97222?
The median gross rent in 97222 is $1,592 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97222 residents have a college degree?
37.8% of adults in 97222 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
36,643
Median Income
$77,441
Median Home Value
$465,100
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.9%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,123 (+28.4%) Home Value: +$152,300 (+48.7%) Poverty Rate: -4.4 pp (-50%) Bachelor's+: +4.5 pp (+13.5%) Unemployment: +1.7 pp (+32.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 36,643
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.7% White (non-Hisp.) 75.2% Black 1.4% Asian 2.8% Two or More 12.1% Other 4.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.6%
Filipino
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.7%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $77,441 ±$6,810
Per Capita Income $98,734
Median Family Income $98,125
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Child Poverty Rate 6.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
5.3%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
18.3%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
17.8%
$150–200k
11.7%
$200k+
9.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 16,910
Owner-Occupied 55.2%
Renter-Occupied 44.8%
Vacancy Rate 4.6%
Median Home Value $465,100
Median Gross Rent $1,592
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 49.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
1.1%
$100–200k
1.7%
$200–300k
4.9%
$300–500k
51.0%
$500k–$1M
36.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.8%
$500–1k
5.8%
$1–1.5k
33.6%
$1.5–2k
42.2%
$2–2.5k
8.4%
$2.5–3.5k
2.8%
$3.5k+
4.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.2%
1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3+
18.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.0%
Single-fam. att.
4.8%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
6.4%
20+ units
16.5%
Mobile home
3.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.8%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
19.4%
2000–2009
4.8%
2010+
3.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 37.8%
Graduate Degree 13.0%
Some College / Associate 25.7%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.9%
Work from Home 20.1%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 13.2%
Private For-Profit 79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.3%
Prof. Services
13.5%
Retail
13.1%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Construction
7.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Finance
6.8%
Transportation
5.5%
Public Admin
5.3%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
43.1%
Sales
21.2%
Food Prep
14.7%
Production
13.3%
Construction
7.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.8 min
Drove Alone 64.0%
Carpool 8.0%
Public Transit 4.0%
Work from Home 20.1%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 16,127
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
3.6%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
16.7%
35–44
17.3%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
10.0%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 17.2% Working age (18–64): 82.8% 65 and over: 17.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.9%
Naturalized Citizen 58.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
33.0%
Europe
29.1%
Asia
20.9%
Africa
10.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.8%
Uninsured 8.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.9%
Has a Computer 95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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