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ZIP Code 97231

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,304

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 — 97231

What is the median household income in 97231?
The median household income in 97231 is $122,063 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97231?
The poverty rate in 97231 is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97231?
$795,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97231?
The median gross rent in 97231 is $1,824 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97231 residents have a college degree?
60.1% of adults in 97231 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,304
Median Income
$122,063
Median Home Value
$795,100
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,535 (+20.2%) Home Value: +$169,700 (+27.1%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-3.1%) Bachelor's+: +7.0 pp (+13.2%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-8.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,304
Median Age 51.0
Female 49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.9% White (non-Hisp.) 80.6% Black 0.1% Asian 6.6% Two or More 9.2% Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
3.4%
Chinese
2.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.8%
Puerto Rican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $122,063 ±$25,745
Per Capita Income $192,507
Median Family Income $153,177
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Child Poverty Rate 9.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.8%
$10–15k
1.9%
$15–25k
0.9%
$25–35k
0.9%
$35–50k
3.7%
$50–75k
11.2%
$75–100k
19.3%
$100–150k
20.6%
$150–200k
12.0%
$200k+
28.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,003
Owner-Occupied 87.3%
Renter-Occupied 12.7%
Vacancy Rate 7.1%
Median Home Value $795,100
Median Gross Rent $1,824
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
0.6%
$100–200k
0.7%
$200–300k
2.9%
$300–500k
19.7%
$500k–$1M
39.7%
$1M+
34.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
8.7%
$1–1.5k
32.3%
$1.5–2k
13.8%
$2–2.5k
31.3%
$2.5–3.5k
13.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.6%
1 vehicle
26.0%
2 vehicles
43.0%
3+
30.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.1%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
0.2%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
2.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.9%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
17.2%
2000–2009
16.0%
2010+
2.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 60.1%
Graduate Degree 26.5%
Some College / Associate 19.0%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 33.5%
Self-Employed 15.2%
Government Workers 19.6%
Private For-Profit 64.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.2%
Prof. Services
10.3%
Agriculture
8.0%
Retail
7.2%
Public Admin
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Construction
5.6%
Finance
4.6%
Wholesale
3.0%
Transportation
1.6%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
60.5%
Sales
17.1%
Food Prep
14.5%
Construction
5.0%
Production
3.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.9 min
Drove Alone 49.4%
Carpool 6.0%
Public Transit 1.9%
Work from Home 33.5%
Walked 6.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,861
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.6%
5–9
3.4%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
3.4%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
8.6%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
14.3%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
10.2%
85+
11.1%
Under 18: 15.7% Working age (18–64): 84.3% 65 and over: 24.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.1%
Naturalized Citizen 73.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
63.8%
Latin America
19.9%
Europe
8.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.0%
With a Disability 15.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.7%
Uninsured 1.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.4%
Has a Computer 98.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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