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ZIP 96720 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 96720

96720 has a population of 50,971 with a median age of 42.6 yrs (48.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
17.5%-72% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
31.2%+428% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
39.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.6%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.0%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
22.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.5%-50% vs US avg
x
High school
28.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.7%+0% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
71/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.4%+133% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.0%+521% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
PortugueseGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 96720

Poverty Rate
13.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.4%+133% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.8%-66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.3%+65% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.0%+521% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population50,971
Median age42.6
Poverty rate13.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White17.5%
Hispanic11.3%
Black0.9%
Asian31.2%
Foreign-born32.4%