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ZIP 97239 — 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 97239

97239 has a population of 18,224 with a median age of 38.8 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
78.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Black
3.1%-75% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.6%-5% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.8%-47% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.2%-35% vs US avg
x
18–64
66.5%+8% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
High school
5.3%-80% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
73.6%+118% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.7%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.0%+45% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
37/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.2%+146% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.6%+428% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 97239

Poverty Rate
9.2%-20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.2%+146% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.8%-65% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.6%+428% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,224
Median age38.8
Poverty rate9.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White78.1%
Hispanic9.8%
Black3.1%
Asian5.6%
Foreign-born34.2%