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ZIP 05251 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 05251

05251 has a population of 1,395 with a median age of 48.3 yrs (55.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.7%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-55% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.7%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.4%-22% vs US avg
x
65+
28.9%+77% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.2%-89% vs US avg
x
High school
11.4%-56% vs US avg
x
Some college
17.7%-39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
69.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.1%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.6%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
67.9%+389% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 05251

Poverty Rate
15.6%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
67.9%+389% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.0%-88% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,395
Median age48.3
Poverty rate15.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.7%
Hispanic0.0%
Black1.3%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born67.9%