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ZIP 97242 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 97242

97242 has a population of 6,161 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Black
2.3%-81% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.6%-22% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
11.6%-47% vs US avg
x
18–64
79.6%+29% vs US avg
x
65+
8.8%-46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.9%-46% vs US avg
x
High school
7.0%-73% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
55.2%+64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.9%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
50.4%+49% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.9%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
0.9%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
10.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 97242

Poverty Rate
10.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-62% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.3%-9% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,161
Median age38.3
Poverty rate10.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.8%
Hispanic8.8%
Black2.3%
Asian4.6%
Foreign-born3.5%