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ZIP Code 97239

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 18,224

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 — 97239

What is the median household income in 97239?
The median household income in 97239 is $108,795 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97239?
The poverty rate in 97239 is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97239?
$713,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97239?
The median gross rent in 97239 is $1,749 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97239 residents have a college degree?
73.6% of adults in 97239 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,224
Median Income
$108,795
Median Home Value
$713,100
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,336 (+16.4%) Home Value: +$119,600 (+20.2%) Poverty Rate: +1.2 pp (+41.4%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+0.7%) Unemployment: -1.0 pp (-25%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,224
Median Age 38.0
Female 53.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.8% White (non-Hisp.) 74.7% Black 3.1% Asian 5.6% Two or More 9.2% Other 3.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.8%
Korean
1.0%
Indian
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Japanese
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.9%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $108,795 ±$11,827
Per Capita Income $149,753
Median Family Income $151,150
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Child Poverty Rate 6.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.7%
$10–15k
1.6%
$15–25k
3.8%
$25–35k
3.9%
$35–50k
5.8%
$50–75k
13.0%
$75–100k
11.3%
$100–150k
21.2%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
23.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,963
Owner-Occupied 44.9%
Renter-Occupied 55.1%
Vacancy Rate 5.5%
Median Home Value $713,100
Median Gross Rent $1,749
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
2.5%
$300–500k
17.0%
$500k–$1M
62.1%
$1M+
16.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.4%
$500–1k
5.0%
$1–1.5k
26.4%
$1.5–2k
36.4%
$2–2.5k
14.0%
$2.5–3.5k
10.9%
$3.5k+
6.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.2%
1 vehicle
46.3%
2 vehicles
35.6%
3+
6.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
33.4%
Single-fam. att.
8.3%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
6.7%
20+ units
36.5%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.2%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
8.0%
2000–2009
20.6%
2010+
17.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 99.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 73.6%
Graduate Degree 36.7%
Some College / Associate 15.2%
Less Than High School 0.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Work from Home 26.6%
Self-Employed 6.9%
Government Workers 12.8%
Private For-Profit 79.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.1%
Prof. Services
19.6%
Retail
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Finance
6.8%
Construction
4.9%
Public Admin
3.9%
Transportation
1.9%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
67.7%
Sales
16.3%
Food Prep
8.8%
Production
3.7%
Construction
3.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.1 min
Drove Alone 43.9%
Carpool 8.1%
Public Transit 4.5%
Work from Home 26.6%
Walked 11.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,416
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
3.3%
10–14
3.1%
15–19
3.2%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
23.1%
35–44
16.7%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
4.6%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
10.6%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 14.2% Working age (18–64): 85.8% 65 and over: 19.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.6%
Naturalized Citizen 50.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
39.0%
Europe
36.7%
Latin America
14.2%
Africa
4.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 10.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.2%
Uninsured 2.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.5%
Has a Computer 98.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 77.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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