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ZIP Code 97497

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,172

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 — 97497

What is the median household income in 97497?
The median household income in 97497 is $36,868 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97497?
The poverty rate in 97497 is 18.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97497?
$302,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97497?
The median gross rent in 97497 is $535 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97497 residents have a college degree?
17.8% of adults in 97497 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,172
Median Income
$36,868
Median Home Value
$302,800
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.7%
Median Age
55.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,793 (+8.2%) Home Value: +$55,700 (+22.5%) Poverty Rate: +2.8 pp (+18.1%) Bachelor's+: -0.9 pp (-4.8%) Unemployment: -7.3 pp (-31.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,172
Median Age 55.0
Female 45.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 87.5% Black 2.5% Asian 1.2% Two or More 7.3% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.6%
Japanese
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $36,868 ±$12,005
Per Capita Income $53,466
Median Family Income $74,821
Poverty Rate 18.3%
Child Poverty Rate 34.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 34.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
15.2%
$10–15k
11.9%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
3.7%
$35–50k
18.4%
$50–75k
13.5%
$75–100k
4.0%
$100–150k
14.8%
$150–200k
7.4%
$200k+
2.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 731
Owner-Occupied 72.3%
Renter-Occupied 27.7%
Vacancy Rate 15.2%
Median Home Value $302,800
Median Gross Rent $535
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 19.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.7%
$50–100k
1.6%
$100–200k
15.4%
$200–300k
18.5%
$300–500k
43.1%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.8%
$500–1k
79.7%
$1–1.5k
10.5%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
30.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.7%
Mobile home
33.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.5%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
21.2%
2000–2009
8.9%
2010+
15.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.8%
Graduate Degree 6.4%
Some College / Associate 37.9%
Less Than High School 1.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 41.6%
Unemployment Rate 15.7%
Work from Home 17.2%
Self-Employed 30.5%
Government Workers 8.3%
Private For-Profit 61.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.2%
Agriculture
25.2%
Transportation
12.2%
Retail
11.9%
Information
7.8%
Construction
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Arts/Entmt.
3.0%
Wholesale
2.8%
Occupation
Management
49.6%
Sales
28.8%
Production
11.1%
Food Prep
7.5%
Construction
3.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 34.1 min
Drove Alone 72.6%
Carpool 10.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 17.2%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 620
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 5.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.9%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
3.2%
15–19
2.0%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
5.5%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
16.2%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
13.2%
75–84
14.7%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 13.1% Working age (18–64): 86.9% 65 and over: 30.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.0%
Naturalized Citizen 91.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
62.5%
Latin America
37.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 21.6%
With a Disability 20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 86.2%
Uninsured 13.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.3%
Has a Computer 94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 96.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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