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ZIP Code 97478

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 39,267

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 — 97478

What is the median household income in 97478?
The median household income in 97478 is $79,051 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97478?
The poverty rate in 97478 is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97478?
$361,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97478?
The median gross rent in 97478 is $1,314 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97478 residents have a college degree?
21.9% of adults in 97478 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
39,267
Median Income
$79,051
Median Home Value
$361,200
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$17,744 (+28.9%) Home Value: +$122,500 (+51.3%) Poverty Rate: -2.7 pp (-27.6%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+12.3%) Unemployment: -3.1 pp (-37.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 39,267
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.0% White (non-Hisp.) 78.9% Black 0.7% Asian 1.6% Two or More 9.3% Other 5.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.8%
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.8%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $79,051 ±$3,143
Per Capita Income $91,019
Median Family Income $87,494
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Child Poverty Rate 13.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.5%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
6.1%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
21.0%
$100–150k
21.0%
$150–200k
7.6%
$200k+
6.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 15,182
Owner-Occupied 69.9%
Renter-Occupied 30.1%
Vacancy Rate 3.9%
Median Home Value $361,200
Median Gross Rent $1,314
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.1%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
2.9%
$200–300k
20.6%
$300–500k
43.2%
$500k–$1M
20.5%
$1M+
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.3%
$500–1k
20.7%
$1–1.5k
41.1%
$1.5–2k
26.1%
$2–2.5k
6.4%
$2.5–3.5k
0.9%
$3.5k+
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.4%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
38.1%
3+
34.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.2%
Single-fam. att.
7.1%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
3.7%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
10.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.4%
1940–1969
7.3%
1970–1999
24.7%
2000–2009
13.9%
2010+
5.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.9%
Graduate Degree 6.6%
Some College / Associate 31.5%
Less Than High School 1.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 9.5%
Self-Employed 6.3%
Government Workers 13.9%
Private For-Profit 79.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.4%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Retail
11.0%
Construction
10.4%
Prof. Services
9.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Finance
6.2%
Transportation
6.0%
Public Admin
5.7%
Wholesale
3.0%
Agriculture
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
31.1%
Sales
21.4%
Food Prep
19.0%
Production
16.6%
Construction
11.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 73.5%
Carpool 11.4%
Public Transit 1.8%
Work from Home 9.5%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,593
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
12.5%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
12.0%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 22.5% Working age (18–64): 77.5% 65 and over: 18.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.1%
Naturalized Citizen 43.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
56.3%
Asia
17.6%
Europe
10.8%
Africa
3.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.9%
With a Disability 16.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.5%
Uninsured 6.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.2%
Has a Computer 97.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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