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ZIP Code 97224

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 36,015

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 — 97224

What is the median household income in 97224?
The median household income in 97224 is $94,456 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97224?
The poverty rate in 97224 is 5.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97224?
$579,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97224?
The median gross rent in 97224 is $1,693 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97224 residents have a college degree?
48.4% of adults in 97224 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
36,015
Median Income
$94,456
Median Home Value
$579,400
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,916 (+21.8%) Home Value: +$167,600 (+40.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+11.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+5.2%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-9.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 36,015
Median Age 45.0
Female 54.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.5% White (non-Hisp.) 73.4% Black 2.7% Asian 7.6% Two or More 8.1% Other 5.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
1.7%
Filipino
1.4%
Korean
1.2%
Japanese
1.1%
Chinese
1.0%
Indian
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.5%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $94,456 ±$6,337
Per Capita Income $136,506
Median Family Income $130,963
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Child Poverty Rate 7.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
5.7%
$25–35k
6.1%
$35–50k
8.4%
$50–75k
14.4%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
15.4%
$150–200k
11.2%
$200k+
20.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,938
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
Vacancy Rate 3.7%
Median Home Value $579,400
Median Gross Rent $1,693
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.9%
$50–100k
2.6%
$100–200k
1.0%
$200–300k
3.9%
$300–500k
24.3%
$500k–$1M
58.9%
$1M+
4.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.3%
$500–1k
4.4%
$1–1.5k
27.2%
$1.5–2k
41.7%
$2–2.5k
14.5%
$2.5–3.5k
6.9%
$3.5k+
3.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.2%
1 vehicle
33.4%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
19.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.7%
Single-fam. att.
5.7%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
7.7%
20+ units
11.9%
Mobile home
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.4%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
20.7%
2000–2009
15.7%
2010+
10.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 48.4%
Graduate Degree 16.2%
Some College / Associate 21.7%
Less Than High School 3.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 25.6%
Self-Employed 5.6%
Government Workers 9.7%
Private For-Profit 84.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.3%
Prof. Services
18.1%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Retail
11.6%
Finance
9.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.0%
Construction
5.5%
Transportation
4.4%
Public Admin
3.0%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
51.8%
Sales
21.7%
Food Prep
14.0%
Production
8.7%
Construction
3.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.3 min
Drove Alone 62.5%
Carpool 5.6%
Public Transit 2.5%
Work from Home 25.6%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,347
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
13.7%
85+
7.3%
Under 18: 19.3% Working age (18–64): 80.7% 65 and over: 24.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.2%
Naturalized Citizen 71.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
47.0%
Latin America
22.7%
Europe
17.2%
Africa
2.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.3%
With a Disability 13.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.6%
Uninsured 3.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.2%
Has a Computer 96.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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