Franklin Park, PA โ City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Allegheny County ยท Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Franklin Park based on 8 key metrics โ compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
15,273
2023 ACS
Median Income
$172,200
2023
Median Home Value
$467,700
2023
Median Rent
$2,063
2023
Median Age
41.1
Unemployment
4.1%
Cost of Living Index
226.1
100 = national avg
Franklin Park is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 15,273 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Franklin Park is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Franklin Park is $172,200, and the median home value is $467,700. The cost of living index is 226.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,063 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, and the median age is 41.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
15,273
Male
7,648
50.1%
Female
7,625
49.9%
Median Age
41.1
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
51.3%
High School or Higher
56.2%
Foreign Born
12.0%
Veterans
2.3%
Married
54.5%
Avg Household Size
2.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.366
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
78.2%
Foreign Born
12.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
299 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
98.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
14,359
English Only
85.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Asian
715 speakers
Limited English
3.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
96.9%
Limited English Proficiency
3.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
351
2.3% of population
Disability Rate
24.8%
87 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$57,875
Unemployment Rate
15.5%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
351
100.0%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$57,875
Non-Veteran Income
$78,492
Difference
-$20,617
-26.3% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
87
Without Disability
264
Disability Rate
24.8%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
14,139
#1 Ancestry
German
26.1% (3,982)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
16.0% (2,447)
#3 Ancestry
Italian
13.7% (2,095)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
5,320
Family Households
4,337
81.5%
Married Couples
4,015
75.5%
Non-Family Households
983
18.5%
Single Mother Households
262
4.9%
Single Father Households
60
1.1%
Living Alone
827
15.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
4,099
In Married Couple
3,844
93.8%
With Single Mother
143
3.5%
With Single Father
112
2.7%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$189,063
Married Couple Income
$193,633
Single Mother Income
$93,095
Single Father Income
$103,100
Avg Family Size
2.9
Avg Non-Family Size
3.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
177
Grandparents Responsible
33
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$172,200
+135% vs national
Per Capita Income
$76,851
+107% vs national
Poverty Rate
0.9%
-93% vs national
Gini Index
0.4088
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.1%
-22% vs national
SNAP Recipients
1.1%
of households
How Franklin Park Compares
Franklin Park vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Franklin Park is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Franklin Park, PA has a median household income of $172,200, making it the 798th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher median household income than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Franklin Park, PA has a per capita income of $76,851, making it the 1,197th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher per capita income than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Franklin Park, PA has a poverty rate of 0.9%, making it the 28,363rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher poverty rate than 9% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Franklin Park, PA has a unemployment rate of 4.1%, making it the 14,312th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher unemployment rate than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Franklin Park. The median household income here is $172,200.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
-20% vs PA avg
Labor Force
8,421
Employed
8,049
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
56.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
41.1
Work from Home
20.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$100.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
226.1
100 = national avg
+126.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$99,462
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$235,093
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,077
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,299
per month
The median household income in Franklin Park, PA is $172,200, which is 135.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $76,851. The poverty rate of 0.9% is lower than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4088, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 8,421. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 226.1, which is 126.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 244.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $99,462 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin โ January 2026
Median Sale Price
$535,000
Median List Price
$679,900
Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Days on Market
63
Active Inventory
23
Months of Supply
2.6
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
11.1%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
54.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
9
New Listings
9
Pending Sales
11
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$229
Median List $/SF
$224
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Franklin Park, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, home prices have risen 401.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 113.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 78.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 42.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.3%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Pittsburgh, PA housing market rather than Franklin Park alone.
Metro area: Pittsburgh, PA
Franklin Park vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Franklin Park is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Franklin Park, PA has a median home value of $467,700, making it the 3,378th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher median home value than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Franklin Park, PA has a median rent of $2,063, making it the 1,486th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher median rent than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Franklin Park, PA has a price per square foot of $229, making it the 6,217th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher price per square foot than 70% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Franklin Park, PA has a rent burden of 14.4%, making it the 17,520th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Franklin Park has a higher rent burden than 20% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$467,700
Median Rent
$2,063
Total Housing Units
5,591
Vacancy Rate
4.8%
Owner Occupied
92.3%
Renter Occupied
7.7%
Median Property Tax
$6,966
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,936
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,966
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.49%
of home value
Median Home Value
$467,700
Estimated Mean Tax
$7,317
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,966) by the median home value ($467,700). In Franklin Park, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.49%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Franklin Park, PA is $535,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 63 days on the market. 11.1% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $229. The median rent is $2,063 per month (Census ACS). About 92.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1986. There are 5,591 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,966. The effective tax rate is 1.49%, above the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
0.74
per 1,000 residents
-72% vs national
Property Crime Rate
2.15
per 1,000 residents
-87% vs national
Total Crimes
43
2024
Violent Clearance
45%
cases solved
Property Clearance
41%
cases solved
YoY Change
+122.0%
violent crime rate
worsening vs 2023
How Franklin Park Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Franklin Park vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Franklin Park is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Franklin Park police solve 133% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 7 | 0.47 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 1 | 0.07 | 100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 3 | 0.20 | 133.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 2 | 0.13 | 50.0% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 30 | 2.02 | 40.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
Franklin Park, PA reported 11 violent crimes and 32 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.74 per 1,000 residents is 71.6% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 45% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 30 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 0.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 32 | 0.74 | 2.15 |
| 2023 | 5 | 28 | 0.33 | 1.87 |
| 2022 | 1 | 15 | 0.07 | 0.99 |
| 2020 | 2 | 44 | 0.13 | 2.93 |
| 2018 | 3 | 43 | 0.20 | 2.92 |
| 2017 | 2 | 51 | 0.14 | 3.47 |
| 2016 | 1 | 76 | 0.07 | 5.21 |
| 2015 | 1 | 57 | 0.07 | 3.94 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.1
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
32.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$122.8M
Individual Assistance
$12.4M
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4,817
Total Claims Paid
$81,451,452
Avg Claim Payout
$16,909
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
28
Federal Funding
$18,594,634
Properties Protected
124
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.81
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 15 | $6,328,914 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 3 | $735,281 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 2 | $212,962 |
| 104.1: Developing, Implementing and Enforcing Codes, Standards, Ordinances and Regulations | 1 | $216,723 |
| 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land; 200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide | 1 | $731,196 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Franklin Park has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 4,817 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $122,773,620 in public assistance recovery funding. $12,446,354 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
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Depression Rate
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Diabetes Rate
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Uninsured Rate
โ
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Franklin Park has an obesity rate of โ, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Heritage Valley Sewickley
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Valley Sewickley | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Upmc Passavant | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Allegheny General Hospital | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Upmc St Margaret | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| West Penn Hospital | 11.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
70.8%
-10% vs national
Public Transit
0.7%
-24% vs national
Work From Home
20.0%
+115% vs national
Carpool
6.7%
Walk
0.2%
How Franklin Park's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
1
2023
5-Year Avg
1
fatalities/yr
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Franklin Park, PA covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 20.0% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. 6.7% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
97.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
92.3%
of households
No Internet
2.1%
of households
Total Households
5,320
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.2%
of households
Smartphone
90.7%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
96.2%
of households
Tablet
80.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8ยข
per kWh
-7% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0ยข
per kWh
-29% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9ยข
per kWh
-34% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Franklin Park vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)
Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)
Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
97.6% of households in Franklin Park have broadband internet access. 92.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 2.1% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Franklin Park is located in Allegheny County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Franklin Park.
Election Overview
Source: Allegheny County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
429,916
59.7%
GOP Votes
283,595
39.4%
Total Votes
720,504
Margin
D+20.3%
Shift from 2020
No change
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 429,916 | 283,595 | 720,504 | 59.7% | 39.4% | D+20.3 |
| 2020 | 430,759 | 282,913 | 724,800 | 59.4% | 39.0% | D+20.4 |
| 2016 | 363,017 | 257,488 | 643,173 | 56.4% | 40.0% | D+16.4 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Allegheny County recorded 720,504 total votes. Democrats won the county with 59.7% of the vote compared to 39.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+20.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted No change from the previous election. Since 2016, Allegheny County has shifted 3.9 percentage points toward Democrats.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
1
Total Approved
$270K
Jobs Supported
N/A
Per 10K Residents
0.7
SBA loans
-99.0% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
1
Top Lender
Citizens Bank, National Association
1 loans
Top Industry
Manufacturing
Data Span
2019โ2019
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
1
Total Amount
$270K
Avg Loan
$269,500
Median Loan
$269,500
SBA Guaranteed
$202K(75%)
Jobs Supported
N/A
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Optotherm Inc | 1 | $270K |
Franklin Park, PA has received 1 SBA loans totaling $270K in approved funding between 2019 and 2019. The 7(a) program accounts for 1 loans (100% of the total). The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Manufacturing. The most active SBA lender in Franklin Park is Citizens Bank, National Association with 1 loans. That works out to 0.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
28
Total Population
394,920
Avg Median Income
-$23,722,237
Avg Home Value
-$23,560,370
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15003 | 11,394 | $57,943 | $119,000 | $886 | 6.0 |
| 15005 | 9,574 | $77,356 | $207,800 | $726 | 16.1 |
| 15007 | 476 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 |
| 15015 | 1,302 | $160,556 | $481,800 | N/A | 0.9 |
| 15027 | 2,136 | $62,708 | $176,600 | $906 | 1.4 |
| 15042 | 7,859 | $76,576 | $231,800 | $1,598 | 16.9 |
| 15044 | 27,844 | $132,743 | $372,700 | $1,196 | 39.0 |
| 15046 | 2,310 | $79,514 | $181,900 | $1,083 | 2.1 |
| 15056 | 1,034 | $66,176 | $135,000 | $990 | 0.9 |
| 15081 | 343 | $62,500 | $125,000 | $1,050 | 0.3 |
| 15086 | 665 | $118,417 | $300,000 | $1,193 | 1.9 |
| 15090 | 25,110 | $155,879 | $455,800 | $1,778 | 21.9 |
| 15101 | 25,841 | $110,496 | $315,500 | $1,211 | 21.5 |
| 15108 | 42,782 | $94,703 | $255,200 | $1,161 | 39.5 |
| 15116 | 14,294 | $90,316 | $251,100 | $1,064 | 7.7 |
| 15136 | 22,899 | $62,552 | $190,100 | $1,077 | 10.8 |
| 15143 | 21,949 | $125,339 | $434,900 | $1,356 | 36.9 |
| 15202 | 19,642 | $65,845 | $197,900 | $955 | 4.5 |
| 15204 | 7,809 | $54,317 | $109,800 | $1,035 | 1.9 |
| 15209 | 11,769 | $80,221 | $218,300 | $1,042 | 4.8 |
| 15214 | 14,751 | $59,979 | $173,500 | $1,054 | 4.6 |
| 15223 | 6,656 | $58,843 | $154,800 | $1,000 | 1.9 |
| 15225 | 1,031 | $59,620 | $165,800 | $913 | 1.5 |
| 15229 | 15,251 | $81,600 | $232,200 | $1,120 | 4.0 |
| 15233 | 2,918 | $71,902 | $305,600 | $1,032 | 1.3 |
| 15237 | 44,161 | $108,538 | $306,900 | $1,327 | 24.1 |
| 16046 | 19,577 | $143,987 | $481,400 | $1,713 | 22.8 |
| 16066 | 33,543 | $125,390 | $395,900 | $1,619 | 22.4 |
Franklin Park, PA has 28 ZIP codes with a combined population of 394,920. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$23,722,237. The average median home value is -$23,560,370. The average median monthly rent is -$47,617,973.
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