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ZIP Code 97862

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 12,538

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 — 97862

What is the median household income in 97862?
The median household income in 97862 is $54,013 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 97862?
The poverty rate in 97862 is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 97862?
$225,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 97862?
The median gross rent in 97862 is $858 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 97862 residents have a college degree?
12.9% of adults in 97862 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,538
Median Income
$54,013
Median Home Value
$225,400
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-609 (-1.1%) Home Value: +$77,400 (+52.3%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-4%) Bachelor's+: -3.1 pp (-19.4%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+11.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,538
Median Age 38.0
Female 51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 30.8% White (non-Hisp.) 64.0% Asian 0.3% Two or More 11.1% Other 14.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
26.1%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,013 ±$9,145
Per Capita Income $66,420
Median Family Income $62,157
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Child Poverty Rate 18.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 24.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
3.9%
$15–25k
19.8%
$25–35k
8.4%
$35–50k
12.6%
$50–75k
18.7%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
10.8%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,245
Owner-Occupied 56.2%
Renter-Occupied 43.8%
Vacancy Rate 12.1%
Median Home Value $225,400
Median Gross Rent $858
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 24.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.6%
$50–100k
7.0%
$100–200k
10.4%
$200–300k
22.8%
$300–500k
20.7%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.5%
$500–1k
48.5%
$1–1.5k
24.0%
$1.5–2k
8.8%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.4%
1 vehicle
24.9%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
30.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
4.8%
5–19 units
2.5%
20+ units
6.4%
Mobile home
18.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.1%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
21.6%
2000–2009
6.0%
2010+
3.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.9%
Graduate Degree 3.9%
Some College / Associate 27.5%
Less Than High School 7.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.1%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 6.7%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 76.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.2%
Retail
15.2%
Agriculture
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Construction
7.0%
Arts/Entmt.
6.0%
Public Admin
5.7%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Transportation
3.8%
Wholesale
3.4%
Finance
3.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
29.8%
Management
22.4%
Sales
19.3%
Construction
14.7%
Production
13.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.0 min
Drove Alone 74.0%
Carpool 12.4%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 6.7%
Walked 3.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,611
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.7%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
8.8%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
9.1%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
10.1%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 27.3% Working age (18–64): 72.7% 65 and over: 19.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.2%
Naturalized Citizen 38.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
87.9%
Europe
8.8%
Asia
2.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.9%
With a Disability 19.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.1%
Uninsured 5.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.6%
Has a Computer 92.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.1%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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