Area Code 253

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Area Code 253 Map

Area Code 253 Overview

1,405,080
TOTAL POPULATION
712,659
MALE POPULATION
692,421
FEMALE POPULATION
102.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,161
PER CAPITA INCOME
$105,810
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,330
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,081
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
24.67
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
731,506
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 253

The most populous races in Area Code 253 are White / Caucasian (827,333 | 58.9%), Hispanic or Latino (197,435 | 14.1%), and Two or more Races (163,367 | 11.6%).
Race in Area Code 253
Race# Population% Population
Asian157,75111.2%
Black / African American131,5449.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific24,7421.8%
Hispanic or Latino197,43514.1%
Native / Alaskan15,7831.1%
White / Caucasian827,33358.9%
Two or more Races163,36711.6%
Some other Race84,5606.0%
Total1,405,080100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 253

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 253 are German (178,988 | 12.7%), Mexican (140,486 | 10.0%), English (129,740 | 9.2%), Irish (121,512 | 8.6%), and Korean (58,959 | 4.2%), together accounting for 44.8% of all Area Code 253 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 253
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4,5410.3%
African13,5161.0%
Alaska Native7960.1%
Alaskan Athabascan2130.0%
Albanian950.0%
Aleut8540.1%
Alsatian190.0%
American45,4093.2%
Apache8080.1%
Arab7,6830.5%
Arapaho1000.0%
Argentinean7910.1%
Armenian1,1300.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac470.0%
Australian3210.0%
Austrian2,6040.2%
Bahamian820.0%
Bangladeshi1,1910.1%
Barbadian2000.0%
Basque3130.0%
Belgian1,4310.1%
Belizean3110.0%
Bhutanese17,5441.3%
Blackfeet2,9240.2%
Bolivian2770.0%
Brazilian9410.1%
British9,6320.7%
British West Indian1690.0%
Bulgarian8010.1%
Burmese26,8841.9%
Cajun1440.0%
Cambodian2380.0%
Canadian3,5210.3%
Cape Verdean120.0%
Carpatho Rusyn190.0%
Celtic3820.0%
Central American21,3151.5%
Central American Indian1,4350.1%
Cherokee6,0010.4%
Cheyenne2430.0%
Chickasaw2170.0%
Chilean5560.0%
Chinese1570.0%
Chippewa1,8280.1%
Choctaw1,5140.1%
Colombian1,9290.1%
Colville5980.0%
Comanche2050.0%
Costa Rican6000.0%
Cree1280.0%
Creek1920.0%
Croatian2,9490.2%
Crow920.0%
Cuban2,1330.2%
Czech4,4950.3%
Czechoslovakian1,1310.1%
Danish9,3510.7%
Delaware1600.0%
Dominican1,1980.1%
Dutch15,1481.1%
Dutch West Indian190.0%
Eastern European3,0790.2%
Ecuadorian5730.0%
Egyptian5450.0%
English129,7409.2%
Estonian1990.0%
Ethiopian7,4940.5%
European46,1343.3%
Fijian2,1170.2%
Filipino1,1310.1%
Finnish5,1680.4%
French31,7432.3%
French American Indian4740.0%
French Canadian6,9760.5%
German178,98812.7%
German Russian1700.0%
Ghanaian5970.0%
Greek3,7280.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro6,8070.5%
Guatemalan4,8850.4%
Guyanese640.0%
Haitian1,0170.1%
Honduran4,8310.3%
Hopi1150.0%
Houma580.0%
Hungarian2,7860.2%
Icelander8690.1%
Indian (Asian)26,9381.9%
Indonesian2,8630.2%
Inupiat2240.0%
Iranian1,8490.1%
Iraqi2,2900.2%
Irish121,5128.6%
Iroquois6430.1%
Israeli1940.0%
Italian44,3553.2%
Jamaican2,1840.2%
Japanese13,5021.0%
Jordanian450.0%
Kenyan4,9020.4%
Kiowa1070.0%
Korean58,9594.2%
Laotian6030.0%
Latvian4110.0%
Lebanese1,3460.1%
Liberian7270.1%
Lithuanian1,4870.1%
Luxembourger950.0%
Macedonian1790.0%
Malaysian4,2650.3%
Maltese270.0%
Marshallese220.0%
Mexican140,48610.0%
Mexican American Indian2,7750.2%
Mongolian1940.0%
Moroccan9420.1%
Native Hawaiian8,3550.6%
Navajo1,5790.1%
Nepalese2990.0%
New Zealander1260.0%
Nicaraguan8730.1%
Nigerian2,5540.2%
Northern European4,5220.3%
Norwegian53,1213.8%
Okinawan440.0%
Osage1120.0%
Paiute400.0%
Pakistani3,5450.3%
Palestinian5660.0%
Panamanian1,3190.1%
Pennsylvania German4050.0%
Peruvian1,9470.1%
Pima190.0%
Polish19,6811.4%
Portuguese4,9200.4%
Potawatomi550.0%
Pueblo3060.0%
Puerto Rican12,0170.9%
Puget Sound Salish5,8200.4%
Romanian3,1190.2%
Russian11,7770.8%
Salvadoran8,7890.6%
Samoan14,5991.0%
Scandinavian12,1840.9%
Scotch-Irish11,9740.9%
Scottish27,7642.0%
Seminole1320.0%
Senegalese3130.0%
Serbian5080.0%
Shoshone620.0%
Sierra Leonean1000.0%
Sioux2,1090.2%
Slavic9120.1%
Slovak8440.1%
Slovene3420.0%
Somali9,7740.7%
South African3190.0%
South American7,0330.5%
South American Indian490.0%
Spaniard5,1030.4%
Spanish3,4980.3%
Spanish American740.0%
Sri Lankan32,5792.3%
Subsaharan African44,0033.1%
Sudanese1360.0%
Swedish31,7392.3%
Swiss4,1310.3%
Syrian2090.0%
Taiwanese260.0%
Thai18,8191.3%
Tlingit-Haida1,7080.1%
Tohono O'Odham440.0%
Tongan1,0060.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4530.0%
Tsimshian2560.0%
Turkish2,9450.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander70.0%
Ugandan4500.0%
Ukrainian19,7501.4%
Uruguayan900.0%
Ute370.0%
Venezuelan8700.1%
Vietnamese2620.0%
Welsh9,4200.7%
West Indian5150.0%
Yakama8190.1%
Yaqui1260.0%
Yugoslavian1,6980.1%
Yuman150.0%
Yup'ik1750.0%
Zimbabwean310.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 253

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 253 came from Asia (114,445 | 8.2%), Latin America (63,874 | 4.5%), South Eastern Asia (57,414 | 4.1%), Central America (54,905 | 3.9%), and Mexico (43,991 | 3.1%), together accounting for 23.8% of all Area Code 253 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 253
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4,5380.3%
Africa27,6682.0%
Albania120.0%
Argentina2920.0%
Armenia1900.0%
Asia114,4458.2%
Australia4080.0%
Austria920.0%
Bahamas620.0%
Bangladesh1520.0%
Barbados630.0%
Belarus1,1160.1%
Belgium590.0%
Belize1720.0%
Bolivia1330.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina8620.1%
Brazil9100.1%
Bulgaria2560.0%
Cambodia4,9340.4%
Cameroon1110.0%
Canada5,7130.4%
Caribbean4,0300.3%
Central America54,9053.9%
Chile3180.0%
China13,0770.9%
Colombia1,0530.1%
Congo2980.0%
Costa Rica2920.0%
Croatia420.0%
Cuba6570.1%
Czechoslovakia2820.0%
Denmark1230.0%
Dominican Republic5390.0%
Eastern Africa20,6871.5%
Eastern Asia30,6782.2%
Eastern Europe22,9071.6%
Ecuador3080.0%
Egypt3980.0%
El Salvador4,0420.3%
England8990.1%
Eritrea8100.1%
Ethiopia5,7210.4%
Europe32,2252.3%
Fiji8280.1%
France7220.1%
Germany3,5260.3%
Ghana6590.1%
Greece1000.0%
Grenada170.0%
Guatemala3,0110.2%
Guyana950.0%
Haiti1,0430.1%
Honduras2,8180.2%
Hong Kong1,1060.1%
Hungary2950.0%
India12,0940.9%
Indonesia7360.1%
Iran1,3380.1%
Iraq2,3160.2%
Ireland4080.0%
Israel1940.0%
Italy5630.0%
Jamaica1,0060.1%
Japan2,8150.2%
Jordan600.0%
Kazakhstan5410.0%
Kenya8,1180.6%
Korea14,7381.1%
Kuwait840.0%
Laos2,0420.2%
Latin America63,8744.5%
Latvia1500.0%
Lebanon1390.0%
Liberia6240.0%
Lithuania500.0%
Malaysia4810.0%
Mexico43,9913.1%
Micronesia1,7130.1%
Middle Africa1,0360.1%
Moldova1,6100.1%
Morocco5100.0%
Nepal6200.0%
Netherlands4110.0%
Nicaragua3210.0%
Nigeria9320.1%
North Macedonia400.0%
Northern Africa1,2420.1%
Northern Europe3,4010.2%
Norway1770.0%
Oceania9,6680.7%
Pakistan1,1830.1%
Panama2580.0%
Peru1,0900.1%
Philippines24,7081.8%
Poland1,1610.1%
Portugal440.0%
Romania5360.0%
Russia3,3990.2%
Saudi Arabia1650.0%
Scotland2860.0%
Senegal2400.0%
Serbia260.0%
Sierra Leone1060.0%
Singapore540.0%
Somalia4,7590.3%
South Africa3490.0%
South America4,9390.4%
South Central Asia22,1261.6%
South Eastern Asia57,4144.1%
Southern Europe9700.1%
Spain2630.0%
Sri Lanka70.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines180.0%
Sudan880.0%
Sweden1930.0%
Switzerland1370.0%
Syria840.0%
Taiwan1,4170.1%
Thailand2,3780.2%
Trinidad and Tobago4650.0%
Turkey3410.0%
Uganda7270.1%
Ukraine12,6920.9%
Uruguay760.0%
Uzbekistan1,0310.1%
Venezuela6440.1%
Vietnam20,3231.5%
West Indies670.0%
Western Africa3,9640.3%
Western Asia4,1300.3%
Western Europe4,9470.4%
Yemen2170.0%
Zaire5960.0%
Zimbabwe1140.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 253

Sex and Age in Area Code 253

The most populous age groups in Area Code 253 are 30 to 34 Years (60,219 | 8.5%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (54,254 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44,668 (6.3%)41,256 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years45,599 (6.4%)43,318 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years45,682 (6.4%)42,804 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years43,491 (6.1%)39,923 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years49,617 (7.0%)42,074 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years57,234 (8.0%)51,362 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years60,219 (8.5%)54,254 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years53,539 (7.5%)49,144 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years48,994 (6.9%)45,762 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years43,530 (6.1%)41,570 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years42,953 (6.0%)42,110 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years43,209 (6.1%)44,400 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years43,578 (6.1%)44,828 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years33,138 (4.6%)35,123 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years24,540 (3.4%)29,037 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years15,622 (2.2%)18,747 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years8,612 (1.2%)12,170 (1.8%)
85 Years and over8,434 (1.2%)14,539 (2.1%)
Total712,659 (100.0%)692,421 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 253

Median Family Size in Area Code 253

The median family size in Area Code 253 is 3.08 persons per family, with married-couple families (251,825 | 73.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14576 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (31,030 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 253
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple251,825 (73.2%)3.15
Single Male/Father31,030 (9.0%)2.80
Single Female/Mother61,376 (17.8%)2.97
Total Families344,231 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Area Code 253

The median household size in Area Code 253 is 2.57 persons per household, with single male/father households (31,030 | 5.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.28568 persons per household. non-family households (183,639 | 34.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 253
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple251,825 (47.7%)3.18
Single Male/Father31,030 (5.9%)3.29
Single Female/Mother61,376 (11.6%)3.27
Non-family183,639 (34.8%)1.31
Total Households527,870 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 253

Out of a total of 527,870 households in Area Code 253, 344,231 (65.2%) are family households, while 183,639 (34.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 139,262, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 140,241.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 253
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-140,241 (26.6%)
2-Person Households139,262 (26.4%)35,786 (6.8%)
3-Person Households79,562 (15.1%)5,064 (1.0%)
4-Person Households69,965 (13.3%)1,730 (0.3%)
5-Person Households32,719 (6.2%)513 (0.1%)
6-Person Households12,559 (2.4%)154 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10,164 (1.9%)151 (0.0%)
Total344,231 (65.2%)183,639 (34.8%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 253

Fertility by Age in Area Code 253

Average fertility rate in Area Code 253 is 57.3 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.7 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years133 (0.7%)31.8
20 to 34 years14,574 (74.2%)96.7
35 to 50 years4,940 (25.1%)34.9
Total19,647 (100.0%)57.3

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 253

71.5% of women with births (19,647) in Area Code 253 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 29.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 253
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years10,348 (71.0%)4,226 (29.0%)
35 to 50 years3,138 (63.5%)1,802 (36.5%)
Total14,050 (71.5%)5,597 (28.5%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 253

Average fertility rate in Area Code 253 is 57.3 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.5 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 51.1 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 253
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,705 (8.7%)51.1
High School Diploma4,816 (24.5%)72.5
College or Associate's Degree6,897 (35.1%)65.2
Bachelor's Degree4,452 (22.7%)71.8
Graduate Degree1,777 (9.0%)75.5
Total19,647 (100.0%)57.3

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 253

28.5% of women with births in Area Code 253 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 68.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 68.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 253
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School539 (31.6%)1,166 (68.4%)
High School Diploma2,258 (46.9%)2,558 (53.1%)
College or Associate's Degree4,610 (66.8%)2,287 (33.2%)
Bachelor's Degree3,041 (68.3%)1,411 (31.7%)
Graduate Degree979 (55.1%)798 (44.9%)
Total14,050 (71.5%)5,597 (28.5%)

Income in Area Code 253

Income Overview in Area Code 253

Per Capita Income in Area Code 253 is $44,161, while median incomes of families and households are $105,810 and $91,330 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,405,080$44,161
Median Family Income344,231$105,810
Mean Family Income344,231$7,539,097
Median Household Income527,870$91,330
Mean Household Income527,870$6,720,563
Income Deficit344,231$11,081
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,405,08027.52%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,405,08072.48¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,405,08024.67

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 253

Average Earnings in Area Code 253 are $49,321, $59,159 for men and $41,148 for women, a difference of 30.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 253
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male421,131 (54.1%)$59,159
Female357,297 (45.9%)$41,148
Total778,428 (100.0%)$49,321

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 253

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 253 are $100,000+ for men (89,073 | 21.1%) and $100,000+ for women (42,633 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 253
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13,094 (3.1%)18,420 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99910,594 (2.5%)11,560 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49910,071 (2.4%)12,084 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9997,801 (1.8%)9,298 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4998,585 (2.0%)10,755 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9996,954 (1.7%)9,398 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4997,771 (1.8%)9,443 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9995,749 (1.4%)7,175 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4998,370 (2.0%)9,249 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99911,053 (2.6%)11,372 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99918,876 (4.5%)22,578 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99921,536 (5.1%)22,829 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99919,812 (4.7%)20,508 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99920,833 (5.0%)19,993 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99922,746 (5.4%)18,747 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99919,549 (4.6%)16,237 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99932,288 (7.7%)27,713 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99929,769 (7.1%)21,426 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99956,607 (13.4%)35,879 (10.0%)
$100,000+89,073 (21.1%)42,633 (11.9%)
Total421,131 (100.0%)357,297 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 253

Average earnings in Area Code 253 are $3,851,888 for men and $2,750,174 for women, a difference of 28.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $5,358,236, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,423,864. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $4,490,649, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,322,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 253
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,423,864$1,322,875
High School Diploma$3,091,090$2,077,045
College or Associate's Degree$3,712,508$2,477,169
Bachelor's Degree$4,784,688$3,386,796
Graduate Degree$5,358,236$4,490,649
Total$3,851,888$2,750,174

Family Income in Area Code 253

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 253

According to the Area Code 253 family income data, there are 4,516,655 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,312.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 225,816 families (65.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 253
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000526,329152.9%
$10,000 to $14,999225,81665.6%
$15,000 to $24,999629,254182.8%
$25,000 to $34,999869,872252.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,671,586485.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,109,439903.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992,833,365823.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994,516,6551,312.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,728,719792.7%
$200,000+3,196,873928.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 253

7+ person families (8,413 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 253 with $142,337 per family, while 2-person families (154,104 | 44.8%) have the highest median income of $48,263 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 253
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families154,104 (44.8%)$96,526
3-Person Families77,345 (22.5%)$108,560
4-Person Families65,618 (19.1%)$126,846
5-Person Families28,117 (8.2%)$126,652
6-Person Families10,634 (3.1%)$129,364
7+ Person Families8,413 (2.4%)$142,337
Total344,231 (100.0%)$105,810

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 253

The median family income in Area Code 253 is $105,810, with families comprising 3+ earners (44,035) having the highest median family income of $169,322, while families with no earners (42,172) have the lowest median family income of $63,467, accounting for 12.8% and 12.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 253
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners42,172 (12.2%)$63,467
1 Earner109,594 (31.8%)$82,648
2 Earners148,430 (43.1%)$128,441
3+ Earners44,035 (12.8%)$169,322
Total344,231 (100.0%)$105,810

Household Income in Area Code 253

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 253

With 6,311,214 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 253, accounting for 1,195.6% of all households. In contrast, only 822,421 households (155.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 253
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,168,176221.3%
$10,000 to $14,999822,421155.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991,727,719327.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,724,023326.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993,064,813580.6%
$50,000 to $74,9995,060,162958.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994,433,580839.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,311,2141,195.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993,490,276661.2%
$200,000+3,869,287733.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 253

The median household income in Area Code 253 is $91,330, with the highest median household income of $105,799 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 191,490 households (36.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,707, with 21,236 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 253
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21,236 (4.0%)$62,707
25 to 44 Years196,945 (37.3%)$99,270
45 to 64 Years191,490 (36.3%)$105,799
65+ Years118,199 (22.4%)$65,182
Total527,870 (100.0%)$91,330

Poverty in Area Code 253

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 253

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 10.9% for females among the residents of Area Code 253, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,317 males (14.4%) and 7,010 females (14.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,194 (14.2%)4,935 (12.2%)
5 Years1,317 (14.4%)1,070 (12.1%)
6 to 11 Years6,934 (13.0%)7,010 (14.0%)
12 to 14 Years3,138 (11.6%)3,478 (13.8%)
15 Years1,131 (12.7%)837 (9.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,520 (8.9%)1,590 (10.0%)
18 to 24 Years6,237 (10.1%)7,421 (13.3%)
25 to 34 Years8,308 (7.3%)13,122 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years7,781 (7.7%)9,023 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years6,003 (7.0%)6,729 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years6,476 (7.5%)9,254 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,539 (7.9%)5,349 (8.4%)
75 Years and over2,024 (6.4%)4,640 (10.7%)
Total61,602 (8.8%)74,458 (10.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 253

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 253, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.6% of males and 91.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37,278 (85.8%)35,430 (87.8%)
5 Years7,807 (85.6%)7,785 (87.9%)
6 to 11 Years46,377 (87.0%)43,230 (86.1%)
12 to 14 Years23,988 (88.4%)21,754 (86.2%)
15 Years7,799 (87.3%)7,969 (90.5%)
16 and 17 Years15,629 (91.1%)14,288 (90.0%)
18 to 24 Years55,515 (89.9%)48,474 (86.7%)
25 to 34 Years106,156 (92.7%)91,412 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years93,757 (92.3%)85,376 (90.4%)
45 to 54 Years79,836 (93.0%)76,484 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years79,865 (92.5%)79,529 (89.6%)
65 to 74 Years52,690 (92.1%)58,097 (91.6%)
75 Years and over29,590 (93.6%)38,733 (89.3%)
Total636,287 (91.2%)608,561 (89.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 253

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 253 show that 3.5% or 8,760 of the total 251,825 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.2%, comprising of 653 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 3,282 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 253
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children139,487 (97.7%)3,282 (2.3%)
1 or 2 Children82,615 (96.7%)2,805 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children18,678 (90.2%)2,020 (9.8%)
5 or more Children2,285 (77.8%)653 (22.2%)
Total243,065 (96.5%)8,760 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 253

According to the poverty data in Area Code 253, 9.0% or 2,803 single-father households and 18.2% or 11,168 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (27.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 293 households (58.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 253
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children691 (5.1%)1,798 (8.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,528 (10.3%)6,559 (20.2%)
3 or 4 Children532 (21.8%)2,518 (42.4%)
5 or more Children52 (27.5%)293 (58.8%)
Total2,803 (9.0%)11,168 (18.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 253

The poverty data for Area Code 253 shows that 8,760 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 13,971 of the single-parent households (15.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 653 households (22.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 345 household (50.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 253
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,282 (2.3%)2,489 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,805 (3.3%)8,087 (17.1%)
3 or 4 Children2,020 (9.8%)3,050 (36.4%)
5 or more Children653 (22.2%)345 (50.2%)
Total8,760 (3.5%)13,971 (15.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 253

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 253

Among the 690,268 employed individuals in Area Code 253, private company employees (449,448 | 65.1%), not-for-profit organizations (59,176 | 8.6%), and local government employees (51,793 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 253
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees449,44865.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)22,6163.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)33,8794.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations59,1768.6%
Local Government Employees51,7937.5%
State Government Employees27,9624.1%
Federal Government Employees44,0786.4%
Unpaid Family Workers1,3160.2%
Total690,268100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 253

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 253, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,124,000), 65.1% or 731,499 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 40,452 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.3% or 95,310 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 957.9% or 270,396 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years28,228 (43.0%)270,396 (957.9%)
20 to 24 Years72,615 (79.2%)420,485 (579.1%)
25 to 29 Years90,080 (83.0%)370,589 (411.4%)
30 to 34 Years95,316 (83.3%)297,558 (312.2%)
35 to 44 Years163,794 (83.0%)447,652 (273.3%)
45 to 54 Years139,689 (82.1%)282,028 (201.9%)
55 to 59 Years63,090 (72.0%)135,132 (214.2%)
60 to 64 Years51,411 (58.2%)133,198 (259.1%)
65 to 74 Years30,611 (25.1%)55,550 (181.5%)
75 Years and over5,096 (6.5%)6,245 (122.6%)
Total731,506 (65.1%)40,476 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 253

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 253, 77.7% of individuals (595,715) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (766,686) are in the labor force, with 271.3% or 1,616,175 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.3% or 198,143 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 429.3% or 197,791 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 253
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School46,071 (63.1%)313,359 (429.3%)
High School Diploma145,867 (74.6%)663,038 (339.2%)
College / Associate Degree210,135 (79.0%)709,700 (266.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher198,136 (85.3%)447,443 (192.6%)
Total595,727 (77.7%)2,080,019 (271.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 253

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 253 are Management (69,629 | 10.1%), Community & Social Service (65,760 | 9.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (44,954 | 6.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (37,788 | 5.5%), and Business & Financial (36,182 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 253

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 253, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (76.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.3%), Health Technologists (73.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 253
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38,290 (55.0%)31,339 (45.0%)
Business & Financial16,523 (45.7%)19,659 (54.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science34,579 (76.9%)10,375 (23.1%)
Computers & Mathematics20,434 (76.5%)6,262 (23.5%)
Architecture & Engineering11,907 (86.7%)1,826 (13.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,238 (49.5%)2,287 (50.5%)
Community & Social Service 20,477 (31.1%)45,283 (68.9%)
Education, Arts & Media4,263 (33.7%)8,392 (66.3%)
Legal Services & Support2,601 (40.2%)3,864 (59.8%)
Education Instruction & Library8,886 (24.7%)27,136 (75.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4,727 (44.5%)5,891 (55.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10,206 (27.0%)27,582 (73.0%)
Health Technologists6,766 (26.8%)18,464 (73.2%)
Total (Category)120,075 (47.2%)134,238 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)369,892 (53.6%)320,638 (46.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 253 are Food Preparation & Serving (38,292 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (27,803 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (24,718 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (19,038 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (15,057 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 253

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 253, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (76.4%), Security & Protection (76.1%), and Law Enforcement (75.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.2%), Personal Care & Service (77.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 253
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4,943 (17.8%)22,860 (82.2%)
Security & Protection11,466 (76.1%)3,591 (23.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention7,834 (76.4%)2,421 (23.6%)
Law Enforcement3,632 (75.6%)1,170 (24.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving16,886 (44.1%)21,406 (55.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15,170 (61.4%)9,548 (38.6%)
Personal Care & Service4,311 (22.6%)14,727 (77.4%)
Total (Category)52,776 (42.2%)72,132 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)369,892 (53.6%)320,638 (46.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 253 are Office & Administration (78,476 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (59,585 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 253

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 253
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related29,329 (49.2%)30,256 (50.8%)
Office & Administration23,120 (29.5%)55,356 (70.5%)
Total (Category)52,449 (38.0%)85,612 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)369,892 (53.6%)320,638 (46.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 253 are Construction & Extraction (42,383 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22,376 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2,791 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 253

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 253
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,035 (72.9%)756 (27.1%)
Construction & Extraction40,478 (95.5%)1,905 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21,216 (94.8%)1,160 (5.2%)
Total (Category)63,729 (94.3%)3,821 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)369,892 (53.6%)320,638 (46.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 253 are Transportation (36,480 | 5.3%), Production (34,734 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (34,484 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 253

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 253
OccupationMaleFemale
Production25,516 (73.5%)9,218 (26.5%)
Transportation30,344 (83.2%)6,136 (16.8%)
Material Moving25,003 (72.5%)9,481 (27.5%)
Total (Category)80,863 (76.5%)24,835 (23.5%)
Total (Overall)369,892 (53.6%)320,638 (46.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 253

Employment Industries in Area Code 253

The major employment industries in Area Code 253 include Health Care & Social Assistance (94,998 | 13.8%), Retail Trade (81,131 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (65,263 | 9.5%), Construction (58,403 | 8.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (53,565 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 253

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 253

The Area Code 253 industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.5%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (84.0%), and Utilities (78.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%), Enterprise Management (75.4%), and Educational Services (71.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 253
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2,867 (70.2%)1,216 (29.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction351 (84.0%)67 (16.0%)
Construction51,099 (87.5%)7,304 (12.5%)
Manufacturing48,652 (74.6%)16,611 (25.5%)
Wholesale Trade14,240 (69.3%)6,314 (30.7%)
Retail Trade42,785 (52.7%)38,346 (47.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing39,348 (73.5%)14,217 (26.5%)
Utilities3,292 (78.5%)900 (21.5%)
Information6,565 (64.7%)3,580 (35.3%)
Finance & Insurance7,490 (37.6%)12,459 (62.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7,908 (51.7%)7,384 (48.3%)
Professional & Scientific24,993 (54.7%)20,708 (45.3%)
Enterprise Management421 (24.6%)1,293 (75.4%)
Administrative & Support19,449 (60.5%)12,715 (39.5%)
Educational Services14,308 (28.2%)36,441 (71.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22,529 (23.7%)72,469 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8,909 (53.3%)7,806 (46.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services22,381 (46.5%)25,754 (53.5%)
Public Administration18,410 (53.4%)16,032 (46.6%)
Total369,892 (53.6%)320,638 (46.4%)

Education in Area Code 253

School Enrollment in Area Code 253

The most common levels of schooling among the 317,717 students in Area Code 253 are middle school (68,752 | 21.6%), elementary school (68,101 | 21.4%), and high school (68,022 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 253
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool17,0105.3%
Kindergarten18,1685.7%
Elementary School68,10121.4%
Middle School68,75221.6%
High School68,02221.4%
College / Undergraduate62,19019.6%
Graduate / Professional15,4744.9%
Total317,717100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 253

Out of a total of 317,717 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 253, 48,408 (15.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 269,309 (84.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,196 (42.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 45,431 (92.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 253
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7,041 (57.5%)5,196 (42.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old69,821 (85.7%)11,649 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds76,608 (88.9%)9,554 (11.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds45,431 (92.3%)3,788 (7.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17,686 (87.9%)2,442 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds20,004 (79.1%)5,289 (20.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17,832 (78.2%)4,964 (21.8%)
35 Years and over14,895 (73.0%)5,517 (27.0%)
Total269,309 (84.8%)48,408 (15.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 253

Business (54,963 | 17.3%), social sciences (31,466 | 9.9%), science & technology (31,357 | 9.9%), education (30,514 | 9.6%), and engineering (24,215 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 318,214 individuals in Area Code 253 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 253
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics16,3615.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural19,2216.0%
Physical & Health Sciences8,7822.8%
Psychology16,9875.3%
Social Sciences31,4669.9%
Engineering24,2157.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies3,5251.1%
Science & Technology31,3579.9%
Business54,96317.3%
Education30,5149.6%
Literature & Languages15,9275.0%
Liberal Arts & History17,9645.7%
Visual & Performing Arts13,7164.3%
Communications12,7504.0%
Arts & Humanities20,4666.4%
Total318,214100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 253

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 253

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 253 are males with 2 vehicles (144,688, accounting for 39.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (116,950, making up 46.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 253
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle14,988 (4.0%)11,012 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle63,278 (17.1%)63,342 (20.4%)
2 Vehicles144,688 (39.0%)116,950 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles83,007 (22.4%)68,855 (22.2%)
4 Vehicles39,911 (10.7%)32,264 (10.4%)
5 or more Vehicles25,267 (6.8%)18,462 (5.9%)
Total371,139 (100.0%)310,885 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 253

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 253 are 30 to 34 minutes (89,829 commuters, 14.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (83,438 commuters, 13.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (82,889 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Area Code 253
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11,3591.9%
5 to 9 Minutes41,8666.9%
10 to 14 Minutes62,54110.2%
15 to 19 Minutes82,88913.6%
20 to 24 Minutes83,43813.7%
25 to 29 Minutes43,5617.1%
30 to 34 Minutes89,82914.7%
35 to 39 Minutes21,0063.4%
40 to 44 Minutes30,5915.0%
45 to 59 Minutes64,74410.6%
60 to 89 Minutes54,5638.9%
90 or more Minutes24,9664.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 253

The most common commute times in Area Code 253 are 30 to 34 minutes (54,200 commuters, 15.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (40,706 commuters, 15.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 253
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5,814 (1.7%)5,545 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes20,109 (5.9%)21,757 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes31,936 (9.3%)30,605 (11.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes42,183 (12.3%)40,706 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes44,826 (13.1%)38,612 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes24,130 (7.1%)19,431 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes54,200 (15.9%)35,629 (13.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes12,204 (3.6%)8,802 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes18,103 (5.3%)12,488 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes38,597 (11.3%)26,147 (9.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes34,170 (10.0%)20,393 (7.6%)
90 or more Minutes15,502 (4.5%)9,464 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 253

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 253 are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (40,192, 11.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (35,409, 13.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 253
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM40,192 (11.8%)16,234 (6.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM26,027 (7.6%)12,294 (4.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM27,484 (8.0%)15,616 (5.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM38,791 (11.4%)20,671 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM30,283 (8.9%)25,530 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34,912 (10.2%)35,409 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22,340 (6.5%)28,646 (10.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM24,702 (7.2%)27,215 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM11,573 (3.4%)15,528 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17,997 (5.3%)19,732 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9,403 (2.8%)10,475 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,066 (1.5%)5,073 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28,109 (8.2%)19,570 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24,895 (7.3%)17,586 (6.5%)
Total341,774 (100.0%)269,579 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 253

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 253

Of the total 527,870 dwellings in Area Code 253, owner-occupied units account for 314,437 (59.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 213,433 (40.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 253
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units314,43759.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units213,43340.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units527,870100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 253

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 253
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household140,24126.6%
2-Person Household175,04833.2%
3-Person Household84,62616.0%
4+ Person Household127,95524.2%
Total Housing Units527,870100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 253

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 253
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household63,622 (45.4%)76,619 (54.6%)
2-Person Household115,190 (65.8%)59,858 (34.2%)
3-Person Household52,942 (62.6%)31,684 (37.4%)
4+ Person Household82,683 (64.6%)45,272 (35.4%)
Total Housing Units314,437 (59.6%)213,433 (40.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 253

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 253
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16,006 (41.6%)22,506 (58.4%)
High School Diploma60,896 (52.7%)54,592 (47.3%)
College/Associate Degree116,586 (58.7%)82,154 (41.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher120,949 (69.1%)54,181 (30.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 253

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 253
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years118,65722.5%
35 to 44 Years99,52418.9%
45 to 54 Years91,96417.4%
55 to 64 Years99,52618.9%
65 to 74 Years70,55613.4%
75 to 84 Years33,7646.4%
85 Years and Over13,8792.6%
Total527,870100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 253

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 253

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 253
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied314,437 (59.6%)$6,691,438
Renter-Occupied213,433 (40.4%)$3,582,266
Average527,870 (100.0%)$5,388,447

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 253

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 253
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004,477 (1.4%)7,284 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,103 (0.7%)4,386 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,881 (0.9%)10,323 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9994,190 (1.3%)8,391 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,920 (1.6%)8,144 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99911,342 (3.6%)17,814 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99920,949 (6.7%)30,238 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99941,685 (13.3%)44,254 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99942,461 (13.5%)30,651 (14.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99976,639 (24.4%)32,011 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more102,790 (32.7%)19,937 (9.3%)
Total314,437 (100.0%)213,433 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 253

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 253
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,599 (1.8%)4,481 (2.1%)
$300 to $4999,303 (3.0%)3,787 (1.8%)
$500 to $79935,433 (11.3%)6,764 (3.2%)
$800 to $99923,633 (7.5%)9,700 (4.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49942,975 (13.7%)60,063 (28.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99955,120 (17.5%)66,085 (31.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49954,346 (17.3%)34,164 (16.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99938,908 (12.4%)12,318 (5.8%)
$3,000 or more49,120 (15.6%)9,582 (4.5%)
Total314,437 (100.0%)213,433 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 253

Housing Structures in Area Code 253

Housing Structures in Area Code 253
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached313,01259.3%
Single Unit, Attached24,6274.7%
2 Unit Apartments10,9622.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24,5444.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30,8235.8%
10 or more Apartments101,54719.2%
Mobile Home / Other22,3554.2%
Total527,870100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 253

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 253
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached266,936 (85.3%)46,076 (14.7%)
Single Unit, Attached11,985 (48.7%)12,642 (51.3%)
2 Unit Apartments1,603 (14.6%)9,359 (85.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,041 (12.4%)21,503 (87.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,953 (12.8%)26,870 (87.2%)
10 or more Apartments8,736 (8.6%)92,811 (91.4%)
Mobile Home / Other18,183 (81.3%)4,172 (18.7%)
Total314,437 (59.6%)213,433 (40.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 253

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 253
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,521 (0.5%)16,608 (7.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms10,919 (3.5%)63,962 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms81,788 (26.0%)90,848 (42.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms119,450 (38.0%)28,612 (13.4%)
8 or more Rooms100,759 (32.0%)13,403 (6.3%)
Total314,437 (100.0%)213,433 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 253

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 253
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas149,642 (47.6%)32,066 (15.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8,477 (2.7%)2,086 (1.0%)
Electricity138,466 (44.0%)171,669 (80.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8,472 (2.7%)1,429 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke124 (0.0%)43 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8,158 (2.6%)2,904 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used1,098 (0.4%)3,236 (1.5%)
Total314,437 (100.0%)213,433 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 253

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 253
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6,962 (2.2%)33,068 (15.5%)
1 Vehicle66,789 (21.2%)88,275 (41.4%)
2 Vehicles126,625 (40.3%)67,601 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles114,061 (36.3%)24,489 (11.5%)
Total314,437 (100.0%)213,433 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 253

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 253

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units92,333222,104
Median Property Value$26,569,200$28,068,000
Median Household Income$4,977,859$82,291
Monthly Housing Costs$46,605$48,731
Real Estate Taxes$265,212$5,663

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 253

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 253
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006,883 (7.4%)2,845 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,803 (3.0%)1,401 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,907 (15.1%)26,591 (12.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99933,246 (36.0%)95,464 (43.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99922,895 (24.8%)67,581 (30.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9997,485 (8.1%)19,070 (8.6%)
$1,000,000 or more5,114 (5.5%)9,152 (4.1%)
Total92,333 (100.0%)222,104 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 253

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 253
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,341 (3.6%)3,030 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,436 (7.0%)3,239 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,150 (6.7%)5,555 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,743 (10.5%)5,192 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,220 (17.6%)11,206 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,515 (13.6%)25,465 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99917,429 (18.9%)29,946 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more20,499 (22.2%)59,210 (26.7%)
Total92,333 (100.0%)222,104 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 253

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 253
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15,453 (16.7%)7,153,873 (3,221.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x11,281 (12.2%)25,744 (11.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x11,709 (12.7%)46,983 (21.1%)
4.0x or more52,770 (57.2%)47,365 (21.3%)
Total92,333 (100.0%)222,104 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 253

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 253
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010,613 (11.5%)843 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4993,771 (4.1%)7,921 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,49973,475 (79.6%)8,988 (4.1%)
Total92,333 (100.0%)222,104 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 253

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 253

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years101,192 (97.1%)2,983 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years219,165 (96.7%)7,397 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years104,808 (88.8%)13,174 (11.2%)
26 to 34 Years168,913 (87.3%)24,660 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years170,595 (88.2%)22,816 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years154,152 (91.5%)14,239 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years164,853 (94.1%)10,256 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years119,206 (98.8%)1,469 (1.2%)
75 Years and older74,589 (99.5%)398 (0.5%)
Total1,277,473 (92.9%)97,392 (7.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 253

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 253
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born101,192 (97.1%)2,983 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen219,165 (96.7%)7,397 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen104,808 (88.8%)13,174 (11.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 253

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 253
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00090,486 (90.3%)9,707 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999147,761 (89.6%)17,222 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999180,588 (90.3%)19,356 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999176,092 (92.6%)14,088 (7.4%)
$100,000 and over672,383 (94.9%)36,240 (5.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 253

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 648,729 (46.8%)58,603 (56.2%)
6 to 18 Years100,368 (44.3%)132,271 (58.4%)
19 to 25 Years26,130 (22.2%)83,285 (70.6%)
25 to 34 Years42,153 (21.8%)134,777 (69.6%)
35 to 44 Years37,850 (19.6%)142,212 (73.5%)
45 to 54 Years31,501 (18.7%)130,986 (77.8%)
55 to 64 Years41,691 (23.8%)135,208 (77.2%)
65 to 74 Years112,087 (92.9%)71,778 (59.5%)
75 Years and over74,010 (98.7%)47,302 (63.1%)
Total514,519 (37.4%)936,422 (68.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 253

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 253
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years155 (0.4%)137 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years8,449 (7.2%)4,970 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years13,254 (7.9%)13,292 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years34,824 (12.9%)35,020 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years15,632 (27.3%)16,771 (26.4%)
75 Years and over16,256 (51.4%)22,488 (51.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 253

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 253: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years142 (0.3%)126 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years566 (0.5%)620 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,305 (0.8%)869 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years9,236 (3.4%)5,965 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,056 (12.3%)3,879 (6.1%)
75 Years and over9,932 (31.4%)8,088 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 253: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (0.1%)80 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years1,179 (1.0%)1,181 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,832 (1.1%)2,536 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years6,508 (2.4%)6,296 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,467 (4.3%)2,929 (4.6%)
75 Years and over2,693 (8.5%)4,243 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 253: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7,066 (6.0%)3,459 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years8,971 (5.3%)8,426 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years14,377 (5.3%)15,064 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,742 (6.5%)3,557 (5.6%)
75 Years and over4,168 (13.2%)6,842 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 253: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,156 (1.0%)629 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,342 (1.4%)2,302 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years16,760 (6.2%)18,868 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years7,968 (13.9%)11,103 (17.5%)
75 Years and over9,121 (28.8%)16,030 (37.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 253: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,544 (1.3%)779 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,454 (0.9%)1,545 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,880 (2.2%)7,531 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,493 (4.4%)2,565 (4.0%)
75 Years and over3,553 (11.2%)6,829 (15.7%)

Technology Access in Area Code 253

Computing Device Access in Area Code 253

Computing Device Access in Area Code 253
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop441,71183.7%
Smartphone481,58791.2%
Tablet357,05067.6%
No Computing Device20,0283.8%
Total527,870100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 253

Internet Access in Area Code 253
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet7780.2%
Broadband Home422,36180.0%
Cellular Data Only54,19810.3%
Satellite Internet24,0684.6%
No Internet38,8037.3%
Total527,870100.0%

Area Code 253 Summary

Geography

Area code 253 is a telephone area code in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) for the western part of Washington state. It serves the Tacoma metropolitan area, including the cities of Tacoma, Auburn, Federal Way, and Puyallup.

Social

Area code 253 is a vibrant and diverse area with a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The area is home to a number of museums, galleries, and theaters, as well as a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking.

Economics

Area code 253 is a major economic hub in the Puget Sound region. The area is home to a number of major employers, including Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and the University of Washington. The area also has a thriving small business community, with a variety of restaurants, shops, and services.

Demographics

Area code 253 is home to a diverse population, with a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of the area is approximately 690,000, with a median age of 36. The area is also home to a large number of college students, with the University of Washington and Tacoma Community College both located in the area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 253?
Total Population of Area Code 253 is 1,405,080.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 253?
Total Male Population of Area Code 253 is 712,659.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 253?
Total Female Population of Area Code 253 is 692,421.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 253?
There are 102.92 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 253.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 253?
There are 97.16 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 253.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 253?
Median Population Age in Area Code 253 is 37.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 253
Average Family Size in Area Code 253 is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 253
Average Household Size in Area Code 253 is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 253?
Per Capita income in Area Code 253 is $44,161.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 253?
Median Family Income in Area Code 253 is $105,810.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 253?
Median Household Income in Area Code 253 is $91,330.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 253?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 253 is 27.5%.
Women in Area Code 253 earn 72.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 253?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 253 is $11,081.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 253 earn $11,081 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 253?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 253 is 24.67.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 253?
There are 731,506 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 253.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 253?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 253.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 253?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 253 is 5.5%.