ZIP Code 97538
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,831
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 — 97538
- What is the median household income in 97538?
- The median household income in 97538 is $43,689 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 97538?
- The poverty rate in 97538 is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 97538?
- $289,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 97538?
- The median gross rent in 97538 is $785 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 97538 residents have a college degree?
- 16.7% of adults in 97538 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,831
Median Income
$43,689
Median Home Value
$289,800
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.0%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-5,795 (-11.7%)
Home Value:
+$17,500 (+6.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.6 pp (+50%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.5 pp (+26.5%)
Unemployment:
-5.2 pp (-36.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,831
Median Age
41.0
Female
53.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.4%
Korean
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,689
±$14,411
Per Capita Income
$50,116
Median Family Income
$67,768
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Child Poverty Rate
20.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
38.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.2%
$10–15k
5.0%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
8.8%
$35–50k
18.7%
$50–75k
10.2%
$75–100k
24.4%
$100–150k
4.1%
$200k+
3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
964
Owner-Occupied
82.9%
Renter-Occupied
17.1%
Vacancy Rate
20.6%
Median Home Value
$289,800
Median Gross Rent
$785
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
74.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
2.1%
$200–300k
27.3%
$300–500k
32.8%
$500k–$1M
13.4%
$1M+
2.2%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
25.9%
2 vehicles
27.2%
3+
46.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
Mobile home
30.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.1%
1940–1969
11.3%
1970–1999
20.2%
2000–2009
25.9%
2010+
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.7%
Graduate Degree
3.5%
Some College / Associate
31.3%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
Work from Home
5.5%
Self-Employed
24.5%
Government Workers
39.4%
Private For-Profit
36.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
39.8%
Construction
15.5%
Agriculture
10.5%
Retail
10.0%
Public Admin
4.5%
Transportation
3.5%
Prof. Services
2.3%
Occupation
Management
63.6%
Food Prep
14.1%
Sales
7.9%
Production
7.9%
Construction
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.7 min
Drove Alone
85.0%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
765
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
32.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.4%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
11.2%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
1.1%
25–34
9.5%
35–44
16.4%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
8.7%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
8.6%
85+
9.3%
Under 18: 24.0%
Working age (18–64): 76.0%
65 and over: 19.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.4%
Naturalized Citizen
82.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.8%
Africa
38.1%
Latin America
11.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.0%
With a Disability
26.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.8%
Uninsured
5.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
93.7%
Has a Computer
98.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
75.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023