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ZIP Code 97523

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Population: 7,162

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 — 97523

What is the median household income in 97523?
The median household income in 97523 is $45,960 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97523?
The poverty rate in 97523 is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97523?
$301,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97523?
The median gross rent in 97523 is $1,239 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97523 residents have a college degree?
18.2% of adults in 97523 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,162
Median Income
$45,960
Median Home Value
$301,000
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
15.5%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,897 (+39%) Home Value: +$83,000 (+38.1%) Poverty Rate: -6.3 pp (-26.9%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+25.5%) Unemployment: +4.4 pp (+39.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,162
Median Age 43.0
Female 49.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.2% White (non-Hisp.) 89.5% Black 1.4% Asian 0.2% Two or More 5.3% Other 1.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,960 ±$6,909
Per Capita Income $69,643
Median Family Income $61,034
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Child Poverty Rate 29.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 30.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
12.5%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
9.0%
$35–50k
17.4%
$50–75k
15.4%
$75–100k
7.6%
$100–150k
15.3%
$150–200k
0.6%
$200k+
7.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,606
Owner-Occupied 80.9%
Renter-Occupied 19.1%
Vacancy Rate 14.3%
Median Home Value $301,000
Median Gross Rent $1,239
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 31.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 55.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.2%
$50–100k
6.1%
$100–200k
2.4%
$200–300k
22.3%
$300–500k
29.7%
$500k–$1M
18.6%
$1M+
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.1%
$500–1k
29.0%
$1–1.5k
32.3%
$1.5–2k
26.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
27.9%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3+
31.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
0.8%
Mobile home
28.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.5%
1940–1969
3.8%
1970–1999
31.3%
2000–2009
12.9%
2010+
11.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.2%
Graduate Degree 5.4%
Some College / Associate 28.6%
Less Than High School 0.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.3%
Unemployment Rate 15.5%
Work from Home 15.6%
Self-Employed 15.3%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 67.6%
Industry
Retail
20.8%
Edu/Health
14.0%
Construction
13.7%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Prof. Services
8.0%
Transportation
8.0%
Public Admin
6.2%
Agriculture
4.3%
Information
0.9%
Finance
0.8%
Occupation
Management
27.9%
Sales
23.7%
Production
20.4%
Food Prep
15.4%
Construction
12.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.3 min
Drove Alone 70.8%
Carpool 8.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 15.6%
Walked 3.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,090
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.5%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
4.2%
20–24
4.2%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
3.4%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
19.4%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 21.3% Working age (18–64): 78.7% 65 and over: 28.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.2%
Naturalized Citizen 57.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
54.3%
Africa
19.5%
Asia
7.3%
Latin America
5.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 13.8%
With a Disability 20.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.6%
Uninsured 11.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.1%
Has a Computer 95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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