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ZIP 97231 — 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 97231

97231 has a population of 4,304 with a median age of 51.8 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.2%+35% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.7%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.7%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
24.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.9%-65% vs US avg
x
High school
13.1%-50% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
60.0%+78% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.7%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
30/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.8%-73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.8%-66% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 97231

Poverty Rate
5.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.8%-73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.8%-66% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.3%-84% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.6%-52% 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
Population4,304
Median age51.8
Poverty rate5.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.2%
Hispanic7.9%
Black0.1%
Asian6.6%
Foreign-born3.8%