Charleston, WV ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

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ZIP Codes:	15 Standard, 29 PO Boxes, 3 Unique [See All]
County:	Kanawha County, WV
Area Codes:	304,681
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	48,864 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Charleston, WV [Learn More]
Coordinates:	38.4088, -81.6186
Land Area:	331.27 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Charleston, WV has 47 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
25301	Standard	2,908	2.61%
25302	Standard	14,307	12.83%	Big Chimney
25303	Standard	6,946	6.23%	Charleston,S Charleston
25304	Standard	8,466	7.59%	Kanawha City
25305	Standard	8	0.01%
25306	Standard	6,493	5.82%	Malden
25309	Standard	13,146	11.79%	Charleston,S Charleston
25311	Standard	9,487	8.51%
25312	Standard	8,823	7.91%
25313	Standard	12,546	11.25%	Cross Lanes
25314	Standard	14,673	13.16%
25315	Standard	3,016	2.71%	Chesapeake,Marmet
25317	Unique	0	0.00%	Wv Dept Of Motor Veh
25320	Standard	5,447	4.89%	Sissonville
25321	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25322	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25323	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25324	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25325	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25326	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25327	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25328	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25329	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25330	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25331	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25332	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25333	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25334	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25335	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25336	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25337	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25338	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25339	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25350	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25356	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25357	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25358	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25360	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25361	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25362	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25364	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25365	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25375	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
25387	Standard	5,215	4.68%
25389	Standard	0	0.00%
25392	Unique	0	0.00%	United Bank
25396	Unique	0	0.00%	Verizon

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Population & Demographics

Charleston, WV has 109,696 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.1%) and 35-39 (7.2%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 1.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.8% (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:	91,389
Total Households:	40,784
Total Housing Units:	56,680
Average Household Size:	2.20
Average Family Size:	3.27

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	48,864
Total Households:	22,082
Total Housing Units:	25,766
Average Household Size:	2.12
Average Family Size:	3.50

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	--	117,349	117,158	117,350	117,618	116,734	115,790	115,515	114,100	113,042	111,479	112,705	110,541	109,696
Decennial Census	116,525	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	111,481	--	--	--

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: 45.4

Male Median Age: 43.6

Female Median Age: 47.0

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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	2,723	2,953	3,237	3,206	2,986	3,373	3,264	3,358	3,462	3,411	3,433	3,875	4,052	3,745	2,933	1,736	1,109	878
Female	2,725	2,859	3,059	3,033	3,054	3,342	3,557	3,356	3,640	3,512	3,632	4,213	4,553	4,255	3,382	2,153	1,607	1,815
Total	5,448	5,812	6,296	6,239	6,040	6,715	6,821	6,714	7,102	6,923	7,065	8,088	8,605	8,000	6,315	3,889	2,716	2,693

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

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Population by Race

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White:	75,172	85.57%
Black:	8,644	9.84%
Hispanic:*	1,506	1.71%
Asian:	1,533	1.75%
American Indian:	197	0.22%
Hawaiian:	29	0.03%
Other:	770	0.88%
Total:	87,851	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:	44,019	48.17%	43.6 years
Females:	47,370	51.83%	47.0 years
Total:	91,389	100%	45.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	23,498	48.09%	41.3 years
Females:	25,366	51.91%	44.1 years
Total:	48,864	100%	42.7 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:	106,338	96.94%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	559	0.51%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,653	1.51%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,146	2.55%
Total Population:	109,696	100%
Total Native Population:	106,897	97.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,799	2.55%

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, WV have an average household income of $58,055 (about the same as the State by 0.2%, and much lower than the Nation by 26.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($78,044 vs $37,954). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher 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	$44,597	$44,582	$45,836	$46,574	$45,976	$46,576	$48,239	$47,029	$47,268	$47,037	$49,502	$53,889	$58,055
Median Family Income	$60,180	$60,748	$61,507	$61,796	$60,284	$61,764	$62,730	$64,041	$66,976	$65,957	$66,177	$71,356	$78,044
Median NonFamily Income	$27,532	$27,931	$28,841	$29,234	$30,178	$28,933	$29,105	$28,052	$28,621	$30,689	$32,052	$35,417	$37,954
Median Male Income	$46,034	$47,528	$48,322	$48,236	$48,001	$48,892	$50,500	$49,443	$49,220	$49,518	$47,132	$50,570	$56,053
Median Female Income	$34,416	$34,249	$34,450	$35,997	$35,513	$35,665	$36,789	$36,819	$37,671	$39,936	$41,040	$45,732	$48,950

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, WV: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	49,128	54.16%
Unemployed:	3,132	3.45%
Not In Labor Force:	38,453	42.39%
Total:	90,713	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:	22,192	45.17%
Service:	8,397	17.09%
Sales and Office:	11,086	22.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,748	5.59%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,705	9.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	49,128	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In Charleston, WV, the median home value is $146,800 - lower than the State by 5.7%, and up $25,790 (21.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $915 per month - higher than the State by 7.6%, and up $140 (18.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Charleston pay under $1,000 (60.4%). About 60.4% pay under $1,000 and 2.1% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.8% (56.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 37.2% - owners are 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	$114,950	$116,090	$116,540	$117,800	$119,430	$121,840	$125,180	$121,630	$120,560	$121,010	$120,172	$134,572	$146,800

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:	2,237	15.21%
$500 to $999:	5,720	38.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,446	30.22%
$1,500 to $1,999:	583	3.96%
$2,000 to $2,499:	187	1.27%
$2,500 to $2,999:	130	0.88%
$3,000 or more:	93	0.63%
No Rent:	1,314	8.93%
Total:	14,710	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	$618	$637	$658	$679	$695	$699	$717	$742	$754	$775	$841	$898	$915

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

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Housing Occupancy

Pie chart showing housing occupancy for in Charleston, WV. Categories include owner-occupied units with a mortgage, owner-occupied units free and clear, and renter-occupied units. A table below lists counts and percentages. Vacant housing units are shown separately in the Vacancy table. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	16,417	34.20%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	16,873	35.15%
Renter Occupied:	14,710	30.65%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	48,000	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	48,000	84.84%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	8,576	15.16%
Total Housing Units:	56,576	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

44.1% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (23.3%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 92.1%, which is above the state rate (88.6%). The share of people in poverty is 13.5%, which is slightly above the state rate (11.9%) and above the national rate (8.7%), up 2.7 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.6 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:	1,873	2.32%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,768	5.92%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	26,518	32.90%
Some college, no degree:	13,960	17.32%
Associate's degree:	5,842	7.25%
Bachelor's degree:	15,230	18.90%
Graduate or professional degree:	12,403	15.39%
Total:	80,594	100%
High school graduate or higher:	73,953	91.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	27,633	34.29%

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:	71,338	56.76%
Public Insurance:	49,736	39.57%
No Insurance:	4,620	3.68%
Total:	125,694	100%
Has Health Insurance:	121,074	96.32%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.8%	12.8%	11.9%	12.0%	12.7%	11.2%	13.9%	14.3%	15.1%	15.1%	16.0%	14.8%	13.5%

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:	1,487	6.89%
Kindergarten:	973	4.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	9,670	44.81%
High school (grades 9-12):	5,227	24.22%
College or graduate school:	4,221	19.56%
Total:	21,578	100%
Early Childhood:	2,460	11.40%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	15,870	73.55%

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 2,680 business establishments, employing about 46,680 people with an annual payroll of $2,739,711,000. USPS data shows 43,127 residential mailboxes and 3,391 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	43,127Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	3,391Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	52,617Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	35,431Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,838Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,680Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$705,127,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,739,711,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	46,680Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Charleston, WV is located in Kanawha County, within the Charleston, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16620). It spans 9 of West Virginia's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12nd, and 15th). This Metro area has a population of 207,456 people, about 53.7% of whom live in Charleston. ZIP Codes here cover 331.269 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.363 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Charleston, WVSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16620Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	207,456Source: Census
MSA:	Charleston, WV MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	331.269 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.363 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:	14600Source: Census
Place Name:	Charleston city; West VirginiaSource: Census

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

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Charleston, WV

South Charleston, WV ~4.9 miles
Dunbar, WV ~7.3 miles
Elkview, WV ~8.8 miles
Nitro, WV ~10.8 miles
Saint Albans, WV ~11.4 miles
Poca, WV ~11.6 miles
Falling Rock, WV ~13.4 miles
Alum Creek, WV ~14.1 miles
Tornado, WV ~15.1 miles
Scott Depot, WV ~15.2 miles
Hernshaw, WV ~15.2 miles
Blount, WV ~15.3 miles
Advent, WV ~15.3 miles
Belle, WV ~15.6 miles
Ashford, WV ~15.6 miles
Kenna, WV ~16.0 miles
Cabin Creek, WV ~16.7 miles
Liberty, WV ~17.1 miles
Clendenin, WV ~17.2 miles
Racine, WV ~17.3 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:	36,501	78.29%
Black:	7,220	15.49%
Hispanic:*	969	2.08%
Asian:	1,263	2.71%
American Indian:	123	0.26%
Hawaiian:	23	0.05%
Other:	522	1.12%
Total:	46,621	100%

Native, born in the United States:	45,880	95.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	194	0.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,164	2.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	680	3.85%
Total Population:	47,918	100%
Total Native Population:	46,074	96.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,844	3.85%

Management, business, science, and arts:	11,252	51.09%
Service:	3,666	16.64%
Sales and Office:	4,383	19.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	977	4.44%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,747	7.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	22,025	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,471	35.18%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,856	27.57%
Renter Occupied:	7,910	37.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	21,237	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	21,237	83.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	4,349	17.00%
Total Housing Units:	25,586	100%

Employed:	22,025	54.92%
Unemployed:	1,476	3.68%
Not In Labor Force:	16,601	41.40%
Total:	40,102	100%

Less than $500:	1,597	20.19%
$500 to $999:	2,972	37.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,465	31.16%
$1,500 to $1,999:	373	4.72%
$2,000 to $2,499:	20	0.25%
$2,500 to $2,999:	59	0.75%
$3,000 or more:	79	1.00%
No Rent:	345	4.36%
Total:	7,910	100%

Less than 9th grade:	842	2.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,929	5.47%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,042	22.82%
Some college, no degree:	6,534	18.54%
Associate's degree:	2,340	6.64%
Bachelor's degree:	7,831	22.22%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,724	21.92%
Total:	35,242	100%
High school graduate or higher:	32,471	92.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	15,555	44.14%

Private Insurance:	30,530	56.50%
Public Insurance:	21,467	39.73%
No Insurance:	2,042	3.78%
Total:	54,039	100%
Has Health Insurance:	51,997	96.22%

Nursery School, Preschool:	622	6.28%
Kindergarten:	343	3.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,862	39.00%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,703	27.30%
College or graduate school:	2,372	23.95%
Total:	9,902	100%
Early Childhood:	965	9.75%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,908	69.76%

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