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ZIP Code 97230

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 41,682

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 — 97230

What is the median household income in 97230?
The median household income in 97230 is $70,582 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97230?
The poverty rate in 97230 is 12.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97230?
$435,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97230?
The median gross rent in 97230 is $1,511 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97230 residents have a college degree?
28.3% of adults in 97230 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
41,682
Median Income
$70,582
Median Home Value
$435,800
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,001 (+29.3%) Home Value: +$136,200 (+45.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-4.8%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+10.5%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-24.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 41,682
Median Age 40.0
Female 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 20.0% White (non-Hisp.) 49.4% Black 10.6% Asian 10.9% Two or More 14.7% Other 7.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
4.0%
Filipino
1.2%
Chinese
0.8%
Korean
0.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
16.3%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $70,582 ±$4,027
Per Capita Income $93,385
Median Family Income $83,750
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Child Poverty Rate 19.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
8.3%
$35–50k
12.9%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
15.1%
$150–200k
9.8%
$200k+
8.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 17,190
Owner-Occupied 62.6%
Renter-Occupied 37.4%
Vacancy Rate 6.1%
Median Home Value $435,800
Median Gross Rent $1,511
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 33.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 54.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.4%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
1.0%
$200–300k
9.1%
$300–500k
58.1%
$500k–$1M
26.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.2%
$500–1k
4.6%
$1–1.5k
42.4%
$1.5–2k
37.0%
$2–2.5k
11.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
31.4%
3+
21.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.8%
Single-fam. att.
7.6%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
5.4%
20+ units
12.9%
Mobile home
0.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.6%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
17.2%
2000–2009
9.0%
2010+
3.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.3%
Graduate Degree 8.0%
Some College / Associate 25.0%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 12.2%
Self-Employed 3.0%
Government Workers 11.6%
Private For-Profit 85.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.7%
Prof. Services
14.4%
Retail
10.9%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Transportation
8.0%
Construction
7.4%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Finance
4.8%
Public Admin
3.8%
Wholesale
3.4%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
33.5%
Sales
22.6%
Production
17.9%
Food Prep
17.4%
Construction
8.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.5 min
Drove Alone 62.7%
Carpool 14.4%
Public Transit 6.0%
Work from Home 12.2%
Walked 3.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 16,142
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
11.0%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 20.2% Working age (18–64): 79.8% 65 and over: 19.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 20.9%
Naturalized Citizen 51.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 12.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.8%
Latin America
34.7%
Africa
12.9%
Europe
9.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.7%
With a Disability 17.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.1%
Uninsured 6.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.8%
Has a Computer 95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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