Demographics by ZIP Code

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Census Data and ZIP Codes: What You Can Learn

The Census Bureau publishes detailed demographics at the ZCTA level. Here's what data is available and how to use it.

2

Income Inequality by ZIP Code

The gap between the richest and poorest ZIP codes reveals stark geographic income segregation across America.

3

Population Density: Urban, Suburban, and Rural ZIPs

From 100,000 people per square mile in Manhattan to fewer than 1 in remote Alaska, ZIP code density spans five orders of magnitude.

4

Housing Data by ZIP Code: Owners, Renters, and Values

ZIP-level housing data reveals owner-renter ratios, median home values, and vacancy rates that shape neighborhood character.

5

Education Levels by ZIP Code

College degree rates range from under 5% to over 80% by ZIP code. Education data reveals deep geographic divides in human capital.

6

Commute Patterns and Transportation by ZIP Code

Average commute times range from 10 to 50+ minutes by ZIP. How people get to work reveals a lot about their community.

7

Age Distribution Across ZIP Codes

Retirement communities, college towns, and family suburbs create vastly different age profiles across ZIP codes.

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Poverty Rates and Economic Hardship by ZIP Code

ZIP-level poverty data reveals persistent pockets of economic hardship, from inner-city neighborhoods to rural Appalachia.