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ZIP Code 97850

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,545

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 — 97850

What is the median household income in 97850?
The median household income in 97850 is $62,411 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97850?
The poverty rate in 97850 is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97850?
$264,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97850?
The median gross rent in 97850 is $973 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97850 residents have a college degree?
27.1% of adults in 97850 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,545
Median Income
$62,411
Median Home Value
$264,700
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,955 (+26.2%) Home Value: +$80,000 (+43.3%) Poverty Rate: -0.9 pp (-8.7%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+1.9%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-4.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,545
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.5% White (non-Hisp.) 84.9% Black 1.0% Asian 1.6% Two or More 5.4% Other 2.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.9%
Indian
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.3%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,411 ±$5,721
Per Capita Income $75,363
Median Family Income $76,250
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Child Poverty Rate 18.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
13.8%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
7.1%
$200k+
3.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,501
Owner-Occupied 57.9%
Renter-Occupied 42.1%
Vacancy Rate 7.3%
Median Home Value $264,700
Median Gross Rent $973
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.2%
$50–100k
4.0%
$100–200k
5.7%
$200–300k
30.3%
$300–500k
27.6%
$500k–$1M
12.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.7%
$500–1k
42.7%
$1–1.5k
32.2%
$1.5–2k
12.2%
$2–2.5k
1.3%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.5%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
24.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.0%
Single-fam. att.
3.3%
2–4 units
4.0%
5–19 units
4.1%
20+ units
7.8%
Mobile home
9.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.8%
1940–1969
3.5%
1970–1999
14.9%
2000–2009
7.4%
2010+
6.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.1%
Graduate Degree 7.7%
Some College / Associate 26.9%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 6.6%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 21.3%
Private For-Profit 73.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.9%
Retail
13.9%
Arts/Entmt.
13.5%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Public Admin
6.9%
Transportation
6.4%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Agriculture
5.4%
Construction
4.8%
Finance
3.9%
Wholesale
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
33.0%
Food Prep
24.4%
Sales
17.9%
Production
15.0%
Construction
9.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 13.3 min
Drove Alone 72.1%
Carpool 11.0%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 6.6%
Walked 6.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,955
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
10.3%
25–34
12.5%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
8.6%
55–64
4.6%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
12.0%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 22.1% Working age (18–64): 77.9% 65 and over: 20.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.7%
Naturalized Citizen 34.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
37.0%
Asia
27.7%
Europe
8.1%
Africa
3.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.3%
With a Disability 17.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.3%
Uninsured 5.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.0%
Has a Computer 94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.9%

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