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ZIP Code 97401

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Population: 48,186

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 — 97401

What is the median household income in 97401?
The median household income in 97401 is $51,244 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97401?
The poverty rate in 97401 is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97401?
$472,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97401?
The median gross rent in 97401 is $1,318 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97401 residents have a college degree?
46.9% of adults in 97401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
48,186
Median Income
$51,244
Median Home Value
$472,200
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.9%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,582 (+36.1%) Home Value: +$151,300 (+47.1%) Poverty Rate: -4.4 pp (-37.6%) Bachelor's+: +1.6 pp (+3.5%) Unemployment: +1.4 pp (+18.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 48,186
Median Age 30.0
Female 51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.9% White (non-Hisp.) 75.0% Black 1.6% Asian 5.5% Two or More 9.9% Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
3.0%
Korean
0.7%
Japanese
0.6%
Filipino
0.4%
Indian
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.3%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,244 ±$3,794
Per Capita Income $74,340
Median Family Income $94,816
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Child Poverty Rate 13.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.6%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
7.6%
$35–50k
15.6%
$50–75k
14.6%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
12.1%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
7.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 24,220
Owner-Occupied 30.2%
Renter-Occupied 69.8%
Vacancy Rate 5.1%
Median Home Value $472,200
Median Gross Rent $1,318
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
0.6%
$100–200k
0.4%
$200–300k
7.5%
$300–500k
46.6%
$500k–$1M
38.3%
$1M+
3.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.8%
$500–1k
22.0%
$1–1.5k
33.2%
$1.5–2k
25.5%
$2–2.5k
7.7%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
3.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.3%
1 vehicle
43.4%
2 vehicles
29.9%
3+
11.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
32.7%
Single-fam. att.
6.0%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
10.8%
20+ units
31.0%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.7%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
17.5%
2000–2009
12.9%
2010+
12.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 46.9%
Graduate Degree 19.6%
Some College / Associate 23.4%
Less Than High School 1.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.5%
Unemployment Rate 8.9%
Work from Home 14.6%
Self-Employed 3.9%
Government Workers 17.5%
Private For-Profit 78.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.3%
Arts/Entmt.
13.7%
Retail
13.3%
Prof. Services
11.3%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Finance
6.0%
Construction
3.5%
Transportation
2.6%
Public Admin
2.6%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
1.5%
Occupation
Management
44.0%
Food Prep
21.1%
Sales
20.5%
Production
9.7%
Construction
4.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 15.1 min
Drove Alone 61.9%
Carpool 7.2%
Public Transit 2.0%
Work from Home 14.6%
Walked 7.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 22,990
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 25.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
2.9%
10–14
3.2%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
23.4%
25–34
17.2%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
8.0%
55–64
3.4%
65–74
4.1%
75–84
9.1%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 10.9% Working age (18–64): 89.1% 65 and over: 17.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.5%
Naturalized Citizen 48.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
52.1%
Latin America
20.8%
Europe
13.6%
Africa
2.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.1%
With a Disability 14.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.7%
Has a Computer 97.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 65.1%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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