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Zip Code 12901 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    33,238
  • Density
    438 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $129,900
  • Med. Rent
    $714

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 12901 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#521 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 16.73%
#943 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 1200
#1,445 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Walk To Work 7.99%
#2,193 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Number Of Families-to-population Percentage 21.60%
#2,391 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 14287

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 12901 is 33,238 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.05 | Zip Code 12901 land area is 75.9508 sq. miles | Population density is 437.63 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 33.7
Median Age - Male 31.8
Median Age - Female 36.3

Median age of zip code 12901 is 16.4% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 9.4% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 12901 is 18% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 11.2% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 12901 median age is 14.4% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 5.7% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 30967
Black or African American population 999
Asian population 411
American Indian and Alaska Native population 116
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 230

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.6% Czech 0.3%
Danish 0.2% Dutch 1.2%
English 9.7% French No Basque 22.3%
French Canadian 10.2% German 8.2%
Greek 0.5% Hungarian 0.5%
Irish 16.3% Italian 5.8%
Lithuanian 0.1% Norwegian 0.4%
Polish 3.2% Portuguese 0.2%
Russian 0.5% Scotch-Irish 1.5%
Scottish 1.9% Slovak 0.1%
Subsaharan African 0.1% Swedish 0.5%
Swiss 0% Ukrainian 0.3%
USA 6.5% Welsh 0.8%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.3% Other Ancestries 13.6%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 7179
Married couples 70.4%
Other couples 29.6%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 23.78% 35.97%
$30,000 and $50,000 19.35% 21.62%
$50,000 and $100,000 33.24% 26.72%
$100,000 and $200,000 20.36% 13.46%
$200,000 or more 3.27% 2.23%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 93.2%
Spanish language 1.16%
Other European language 3.82%
Asian language 0.99%
Other language 0.83%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 13157
Detached housing units 46.22%
Attached housing units 2.87%
2 units 10.14%
3 - 4 units 9.74%
5 - 9 units 7.48%
10 - 19 units 4.26%
20 - 49 units 2.69%
50 or more units 3.17%
Mobile homes 13.38%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.06%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 87.33%
Use public transportation 0.63%
Use Motorcycle 0.34%
Use bicycle 0.64%
Walk to work 7.99%
Work at home 3.07%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.47%
Attend Public School 12.41%
Attend college undergraduate program 16.73%
Attent graduate studies 1.05%
Not enrolled in school 67.35%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 6.19%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 10.94%
High school diploma 30.92%
Some college, no degree 22.45%
Associate degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 17.68%
Graduate or professional degree 2.32%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 1,200
Retail Trade 274
Health Care and Social Assistance 162
Accommodation and Food Services 128
Other Services (except Public Administration) 102
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 94
Construction 84
Finance and Insurance 69
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 60
Wholesale Trade 58
Manufacturing 55
Transportation and Warehousing 32
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 30
Information 22
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 13
Educational Services 10
Utilities 3
Management of Companies and Enterprises 3
Industries not classified 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 92.09%
Housing vacant 7.91%
Housing occupied by owner 54.99%
Housing occupied by tenant 45.01%
Total Rented Units 5922
Median Contract Gross Rent $624
Median Gross Rent $714
Median Home Value $129,900

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 12901 median gross rent is 14.42% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $0
1 Bedroom $0
2 Bedrooms $0
3 Bedrooms $0
4 Bedrooms $0
AVERAGE RENT $0

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 14287
Detached housing units 46.1%
Attached housing units 3.24%
2 units 9.97%
3 - 4 units 9.98%
5 - 9 units 7.62%
10 - 19 units 4.07%
20 - 49 units 2.69%
50 or more units 3.46%
Mobile homes 12.82%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.06%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $24,932,900
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $16,708,000
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $8,224,900

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