ZIP Code 97856
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 455
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 — 97856
- What is the median household income in 97856?
- The median household income in 97856 is $37,438 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 97856?
- The poverty rate in 97856 is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 97856?
- $254,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 97856?
- The median gross rent in 97856 is $708 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 97856 residents have a college degree?
- 18.1% of adults in 97856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
455
Median Income
$37,438
Median Home Value
$254,200
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-23,812 (-38.9%)
Home Value:
+$41,700 (+19.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+14.8 pp (+189.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-12.5 pp (-40.8%)
Unemployment:
-3.4 pp (-77.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
455
Median Age
45.0
Female
51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.1%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Other 1.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.3%
Mexican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,438
±$15,892
Per Capita Income
$78,929
Median Family Income
$67,813
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Child Poverty Rate
35.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.4%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
13.3%
$25–35k
13.3%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
9.0%
$75–100k
6.2%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
6.6%
$200k+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
297
Owner-Occupied
77.3%
Renter-Occupied
22.7%
Vacancy Rate
29.0%
Median Home Value
$254,200
Median Gross Rent
$708
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
56.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
10.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.1%
$50–100k
30.1%
$100–200k
4.3%
$200–300k
8.6%
$300–500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
20.2%
$1M+
11.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.4%
$500–1k
71.1%
$1.5–2k
10.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.9%
1 vehicle
28.0%
2 vehicles
25.1%
3+
46.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.5%
2–4 units
0.3%
Mobile home
16.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.8%
1940–1969
7.7%
1970–1999
14.8%
2000–2009
12.5%
2010+
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.1%
Graduate Degree
4.5%
Some College / Associate
38.2%
Less Than High School
5.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Work from Home
21.0%
Self-Employed
30.1%
Government Workers
7.1%
Private For-Profit
61.7%
Industry
Agriculture
51.0%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Edu/Health
7.1%
Construction
7.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Retail
3.6%
Transportation
3.1%
Finance
1.0%
Public Admin
1.0%
Occupation
Management
39.8%
Construction
28.1%
Sales
12.2%
Production
10.2%
Food Prep
9.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.6 min
Drove Alone
54.9%
Carpool
13.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
21.0%
Walked
7.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
211
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.0%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
3.1%
15–19
2.6%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
16.3%
35–44
9.7%
45–54
8.6%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
14.3%
85+
11.6%
Under 18: 17.8%
Working age (18–64): 82.2%
65 and over: 28.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.2%
Naturalized Citizen
84.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
36.8%
Africa
15.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.7%
With a Disability
21.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.0%
Has a Computer
91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023