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ZIP Codes:	12 Standard, 8 PO Boxes, 3 Unique [See All]
Counties:	Berkeley County, SC Charleston County, SC Dorchester County, SC
Area Codes:	843,854
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	150,227 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Charleston-North Charleston, SC [Learn More]
Coordinates:	32.7784, -79.9375
Land Area:	232.20 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Charleston, SC has 23 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
29401	Standard	9,145	3.03%	Chas
29402	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Chas
29403	Standard	21,363	7.08%	Chas
29404	Standard	2,161	0.72%	Charleston,Chas,Chas AFB,Joint Base Charleston,Jt Base Chas,N Charleston,No Chas
29405	Standard	25,620	8.50%	Charleston,Chas,Chas Hgts,N Charleston,No Chas,Pinehaven
29406	Standard	32,730	10.85%	Chas,N Charleston,No Chas,North Charleston
29407	Standard	35,373	11.73%	Chas,Saint Andrews,St Andrews
29409	Unique	1,957	0.65%	Chas,The Citadel
29410	Standard	20,238	6.71%	Charleston,Chas,N Charleston,North Charleston
29412	Standard	39,687	13.16%	Chas,James Island
29413	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Chas
29414	Standard	45,150	14.97%	Chas
29415	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Charleston,Chas,N Charleston
29416	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
29417	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Chas
29418	Standard	24,154	8.01%	Ch Hgts,Charleston,Charleston Heights,Charleston Hts,Chas,Chas Hgts,N Charleston,No Chas
29419	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Charleston,Chas,N Charleston,No Chas
29420	Standard	23,619	7.83%	Charleston,Chas,N Charleston,No Chas
29422	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
29423	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Chas,N Charleston,North Charleston
29424	Unique	768	0.25%	Chas,The College Of Charleston
29425	Unique	0	0.00%	Chas,Medical University Of Sc
29492	Standard	19,619	6.51%	Cainhoy,Daniel Island,Wando

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Population & Demographics

Charleston, SC has 306,981 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.4%) and 35-39 (5.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 5.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 5.4% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	205,792
Total Households:	90,173
Total Housing Units:	143,519
Average Household Size:	2.30
Average Family Size:	3.31

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	150,227
Total Households:	67,675
Total Housing Units:	77,479
Average Household Size:	2.15
Average Family Size:	3.22

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	266,242	270,525	275,250	281,296	285,562	291,268	292,942	296,837	299,843	303,085	302,084	304,887	306,981
Decennial Census	268,160	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	301,584	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 32.8

Male Median Age: 32.7

Female Median Age: 32.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	9,036	9,079	8,587	8,578	12,207	13,129	13,036	11,560	9,213	8,119	7,761	8,559	8,214	6,939	5,598	3,437	1,968	1,735
Female	8,611	8,424	8,241	7,790	12,411	13,741	13,246	11,766	9,478	8,250	8,286	9,413	9,274	8,316	6,889	4,597	2,816	3,280
Total	17,647	17,503	16,828	16,368	24,618	26,870	26,282	23,326	18,691	16,369	16,047	17,972	17,488	15,255	12,487	8,034	4,784	5,015

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	138,901	66.43%
Black:	41,977	20.07%
Hispanic:*	15,042	7.19%
Asian:	4,284	2.05%
American Indian:	748	0.36%
Hawaiian:	216	0.10%
Other:	7,937	3.80%
Total:	209,105	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	99,486	48.34%	32.7 years
Females:	106,306	51.66%	32.9 years
Total:	205,792	100%	32.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	71,681	47.72%	34.9 years
Females:	78,546	52.28%	36.6 years
Total:	150,227	100%	35.7 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	279,406	91.02%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	4,943	1.61%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	9,401	3.06%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	13,231	7.37%
Total Population:	306,981	100%
Total Native Population:	284,349	92.63%
Total Foreign-born Population:	22,632	7.37%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Charleston, SC have an average household income of $78,242 (higher than the State by 17.1%, and about the same as the Nation by 0.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($106,136 vs $55,228). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$46,249	$54,506	$59,443	$53,393	$55,464	$57,421	$59,756	$59,174	$62,967	$64,322	$70,385	$72,809	$78,242
Median Family Income	$70,568	$72,425	$74,218	$67,326	$69,530	$73,168	$77,155	$75,570	$80,989	$84,963	$92,210	$96,733	$106,136
Median NonFamily Income	$31,525	$34,256	$35,073	$33,774	$35,599	$36,174	$37,165	$41,350	$43,864	$45,923	$48,150	$53,428	$55,228
Median Male Income	$41,818	$42,266	$44,149	$45,122	$47,197	$45,707	$48,105	$48,616	$50,713	$53,305	$56,223	$60,436	$62,418
Median Female Income	$49,104	$49,984	$50,676	$34,904	$37,074	$36,476	$38,988	$39,434	$40,251	$40,818	$43,685	$47,933	$49,957

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Charleston, SC: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	161,357	64.78%
Unemployed:	5,960	2.39%
Not In Labor Force:	81,773	32.83%
Total:	249,090	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	73,212	45.37%
Service:	26,403	16.36%
Sales and Office:	31,253	19.37%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	13,562	8.40%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	16,927	10.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	161,357	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Charleston, SC, the median home value is $567,614 - much higher than the State by 139.8%, and up $112,586 (24.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,642 per month - much higher than the State by 45.8%, and up $332 (25.3%) since 2020. Most renters in Charleston pay $1,500-$1,999 (31.4%). About 11.9% pay under $1,000 and 26.9% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.6% (70.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 44.4% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$432,887	$348,957	$353,485	$352,214	$354,100	$365,357	$381,500	$401,728	$438,428	$455,028	$477,714	$544,500	$567,614

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	2,004	3.57%
$500 to $999:	5,969	10.62%
$1,000 to $1,499:	20,982	37.34%
$1,500 to $1,999:	15,058	26.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	6,339	11.28%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,876	3.34%
$3,000 or more:	2,033	3.62%
No Rent:	1,934	3.44%
Total:	56,195	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$933	$964	$1,022	$1,051	$1,084	$1,116	$1,162	$1,266	$1,290	$1,310	$1,402	$1,569	$1,642

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	48,395	37.48%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	24,541	19.00%
Renter Occupied:	56,195	43.52%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	129,131	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	129,131	89.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	15,810	10.91%
Total Housing Units:	144,941	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

57.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (31.5%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 95.9%, which is above the state rate (89.6%). The share of people in poverty is 9.2%, which is about the same as the state rate (10.1%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), down 3.8 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	6,378	2.97%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	11,771	5.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	45,256	21.04%
Some college, no degree:	39,210	18.23%
Associate's degree:	17,738	8.25%
Bachelor's degree:	60,070	27.93%
Graduate or professional degree:	34,676	16.12%
Total:	215,099	100%
High school graduate or higher:	196,950	91.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	94,746	44.05%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	214,155	63.52%
Public Insurance:	91,032	27.00%
No Insurance:	31,974	9.48%
Total:	337,161	100%
Has Health Insurance:	305,187	90.52%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

Line chart displaying the share of families and people in All ZIPs of Charleston SC whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, using ACS 5-year estimates from 2011 through 2024. The chart shows year-to-year changes in the percentage of people in poverty. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.1%	14.1%	14.2%	14.3%	13.1%	12.6%	11.4%	12.1%	10.8%	9.0%	8.9%	10.4%	9.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	4,346	6.28%
Kindergarten:	4,262	6.16%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	24,640	35.61%
High school (grades 9-12):	12,732	18.40%
College or graduate school:	23,217	33.55%
Total:	69,197	100%
Early Childhood:	8,608	12.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	41,634	60.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Charleston supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8,423 business establishments, employing about 126,396 people with an annual payroll of $8,123,746,000. USPS data shows 106,253 residential mailboxes and 8,210 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	106,253Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	8,210Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	136,375Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	57,574Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	25,766Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	8,423Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$2,026,420,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$8,123,746,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	126,396Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Charleston, SC is located in Berkeley County, within the Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16700). It spans 9 of South Carolina's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12nd, and 15th). This Metro area has a population of 817,756 people, about 36.9% of whom live in Charleston. ZIP Codes here cover 232.199 sq mi of land and a water area of 34.121 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Charleston-North Charleston, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16700Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	817,756Source: Census
MSA:	Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	232.199 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	34.121 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,06,08,10,12,15Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	13330Source: Census
Place Name:	Charleston city; South CarolinaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Charleston, SC

North Charleston, SC ~5.6 miles
Sullivans Island, SC ~5.8 miles
Mount Pleasant, SC ~5.8 miles
Johns Island, SC ~10.2 miles
Charleston AFB, SC ~10.8 miles
Isle Of Palms, SC ~10.9 miles
Hanahan, SC ~11.6 miles
Goose Creek, SC ~14.9 miles
Wadmalaw Island, SC ~16.2 miles
Ravenel, SC ~17.8 miles
Ladson, SC ~18.0 miles
Summerville, SC ~18.7 miles
Awendaw, SC ~18.9 miles
Hollywood, SC ~20.1 miles
Huger, SC ~20.8 miles
Adams Run, SC ~24.8 miles
Cordesville, SC ~25.6 miles
Edisto Island, SC ~26.1 miles
Moncks Corner, SC ~26.2 miles
Ridgeville, SC ~28.8 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

White:	110,459	74.09%
Black:	25,553	17.14%
Hispanic:*	6,818	4.57%
Asian:	3,274	2.20%
American Indian:	380	0.25%
Hawaiian:	163	0.11%
Other:	2,449	1.64%
Total:	149,096	100%

Native, born in the United States:	141,212	92.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2,553	1.68%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	4,344	2.86%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,905	5.43%
Total Population:	152,014	100%
Total Native Population:	143,765	94.57%
Total Foreign-born Population:	8,249	5.43%

Employed:	82,809	65.26%
Unemployed:	2,920	2.30%
Not In Labor Force:	41,167	32.44%
Total:	126,896	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	43,937	53.06%
Service:	12,519	15.12%
Sales and Office:	16,203	19.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	4,113	4.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	6,037	7.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	82,809	100%

Less than $500:	1,266	4.29%
$500 to $999:	2,166	7.35%
$1,000 to $1,499:	8,554	29.02%
$1,500 to $1,999:	9,023	30.61%
$2,000 to $2,499:	4,704	15.96%
$2,500 to $2,999:	1,263	4.28%
$3,000 or more:	1,757	5.96%
No Rent:	746	2.53%
Total:	29,479	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	25,872	38.96%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	11,057	16.65%
Renter Occupied:	29,479	44.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	66,408	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	66,408	87.58%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	9,418	12.42%
Total Housing Units:	75,826	100%

Less than 9th grade:	1,263	1.18%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	3,167	2.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	16,499	15.37%
Some college, no degree:	17,200	16.02%
Associate's degree:	7,324	6.82%
Bachelor's degree:	38,085	35.47%
Graduate or professional degree:	23,836	22.20%
Total:	107,374	100%
High school graduate or higher:	102,944	95.87%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	61,921	57.67%

Private Insurance:	118,524	70.27%
Public Insurance:	40,477	24.00%
No Insurance:	9,661	5.73%
Total:	168,662	100%
Has Health Insurance:	159,001	94.27%

Nursery School, Preschool:	2,546	7.12%
Kindergarten:	2,040	5.70%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	10,500	29.35%
High school (grades 9-12):	5,538	15.48%
College or graduate school:	15,157	42.36%
Total:	35,781	100%
Early Childhood:	4,586	12.82%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	18,078	50.52%

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