Area Code 479

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Area Code 479 Map

Area Code 479 Overview

895,337
TOTAL POPULATION
447,356
MALE POPULATION
447,981
FEMALE POPULATION
99.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,778
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,818
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,367
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,701
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
44.19
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
375,228
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 479

The most populous races in Area Code 479 are White / Caucasian (676,263 | 75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (132,792 | 14.8%), and Two or more Races (106,165 | 11.9%).
Race in Area Code 479
Race# Population% Population
Asian22,6982.5%
Black / African American24,5702.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific8,9761.0%
Hispanic or Latino132,79214.8%
Native / Alaskan8,7781.0%
White / Caucasian676,26375.5%
Two or more Races106,16511.9%
Some other Race47,8875.3%
Total895,337100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 479

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 479 are German (96,188 | 10.7%), English (91,500 | 10.2%), Mexican (90,178 | 10.1%), Irish (81,419 | 9.1%), and American (77,738 | 8.7%), together accounting for 48.8% of all Area Code 479 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 479
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan290.0%
African1,1020.1%
Alaska Native260.0%
Alaskan Athabascan120.0%
Albanian490.0%
Aleut2600.0%
Alsatian120.0%
American77,7388.7%
Apache5350.1%
Arab2,0010.2%
Arapaho20.0%
Argentinean1570.0%
Armenian2420.0%
Australian1470.0%
Austrian1,1120.1%
Bahamian280.0%
Bangladeshi1,7410.2%
Barbadian140.0%
Basque20.0%
Belgian2720.0%
Belizean760.0%
Bermudan90.0%
Bhutanese1,7770.2%
Blackfeet5080.1%
Bolivian1360.0%
Brazilian6590.1%
British6,3950.7%
Bulgarian870.0%
Burmese1,6500.2%
Cajun4550.1%
Canadian9380.1%
Celtic1830.0%
Central American26,6563.0%
Central American Indian9370.1%
Cherokee14,0181.6%
Cheyenne340.0%
Chickasaw2530.0%
Chilean1200.0%
Chinese660.0%
Chippewa1420.0%
Choctaw3,2940.4%
Colombian8470.1%
Comanche1420.0%
Costa Rican4040.1%
Cree40.0%
Creek5830.1%
Croatian1350.0%
Cuban8810.1%
Czech2,8260.3%
Czechoslovakian4520.1%
Danish1,8290.2%
Delaware1310.0%
Dominican7830.1%
Dutch8,6421.0%
Dutch West Indian5420.1%
Eastern European1,1830.1%
Ecuadorian2760.0%
Egyptian3390.0%
English91,50010.2%
Estonian360.0%
Ethiopian240.0%
European15,8671.8%
Fijian7,5230.8%
Filipino1470.0%
Finnish7940.1%
French14,5871.6%
French American Indian130.0%
French Canadian1,7510.2%
German96,18810.7%
German Russian80.0%
Greek1,1390.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1320.0%
Guatemalan3,5560.4%
Haitian4170.1%
Honduran1,9170.2%
Hopi10.0%
Houma160.0%
Hungarian1,0270.1%
Icelander720.0%
Indian (Asian)3,1980.4%
Indonesian4970.1%
Inupiat340.0%
Iranian3720.0%
Iraqi1880.0%
Irish81,4199.1%
Iroquois770.0%
Israeli610.0%
Italian16,2681.8%
Jamaican2390.0%
Japanese1760.0%
Jordanian630.0%
Kenyan750.0%
Kiowa100.0%
Korean4,0290.4%
Laotian700.0%
Latvian600.0%
Lebanese5530.1%
Liberian200.0%
Lithuanian3620.0%
Lumbee290.0%
Luxembourger220.0%
Macedonian60.0%
Malaysian5,8270.6%
Maltese490.0%
Marshallese1250.0%
Mexican90,17810.1%
Mexican American Indian1,7040.2%
Mongolian820.0%
Moroccan70.0%
Native Hawaiian8430.1%
Navajo2210.0%
New Zealander1070.0%
Nicaraguan2350.0%
Nigerian1680.0%
Northern European1,3210.2%
Norwegian5,6280.6%
Okinawan1590.0%
Osage2080.0%
Ottawa180.0%
Paiute310.0%
Pakistani7920.1%
Palestinian1070.0%
Panamanian2820.0%
Pennsylvania German1920.0%
Peruvian4260.1%
Polish7,7450.9%
Portuguese1,1610.1%
Potawatomi5100.1%
Pueblo150.0%
Puerto Rican4,5330.5%
Romanian4280.1%
Russian1,2880.1%
Salvadoran20,2622.3%
Samoan6300.1%
Scandinavian2,4320.3%
Scotch-Irish9,0481.0%
Scottish17,2681.9%
Seminole1110.0%
Senegalese1320.0%
Serbian1840.0%
Shoshone310.0%
Sioux1810.0%
Slavic1040.0%
Slovak2110.0%
Slovene200.0%
South African2860.0%
South American2,5750.3%
South American Indian130.0%
Spaniard1,6830.2%
Spanish1,1950.1%
Spanish American1320.0%
Sri Lankan4,5770.5%
Subsaharan African2,3050.3%
Swedish5,1770.6%
Swiss1,7110.2%
Syrian1420.0%
Thai4,2560.5%
Tlingit-Haida160.0%
Tohono O'Odham350.0%
Tongan1970.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3540.0%
Turkish1200.0%
Ugandan70.0%
Ukrainian7380.1%
Uruguayan270.0%
Venezuelan5300.1%
Vietnamese2470.0%
Welsh5,0910.6%
West Indian4610.1%
Yakama100.0%
Yugoslavian1060.0%
Yup'ik770.0%
Zimbabwean440.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 479

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 479 came from Latin America (53,894 | 6.0%), Central America (49,865 | 5.6%), Mexico (33,634 | 3.8%), Asia (14,562 | 1.6%), and El Salvador (11,911 | 1.3%), together accounting for 18.3% of all Area Code 479 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 479
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan290.0%
Africa1,3840.2%
Argentina1290.0%
Asia14,5621.6%
Australia2620.0%
Austria450.0%
Bahamas960.0%
Bangladesh2800.0%
Barbados140.0%
Belarus30.0%
Belgium160.0%
Belize170.0%
Bolivia370.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Brazil8630.1%
Bulgaria200.0%
Cambodia1970.0%
Cameroon2050.0%
Canada9300.1%
Caribbean1,4400.2%
Central America49,8655.6%
Chile480.0%
China1,3750.2%
Colombia6280.1%
Congo100.0%
Costa Rica5490.1%
Cuba1500.0%
Czechoslovakia1420.0%
Denmark920.0%
Dominica70.0%
Dominican Republic2950.0%
Eastern Africa3320.0%
Eastern Asia2,2440.3%
Eastern Europe6550.1%
Ecuador2440.0%
Egypt1180.0%
El Salvador11,9111.3%
England4580.1%
Ethiopia240.0%
Europe3,3890.4%
France1180.0%
Germany8330.1%
Greece530.0%
Grenada190.0%
Guatemala2,7040.3%
Haiti4120.1%
Honduras7070.1%
Hong Kong20.0%
Hungary450.0%
India2,7430.3%
Indonesia1810.0%
Iran2500.0%
Iraq1660.0%
Ireland430.0%
Israel60.0%
Italy840.0%
Jamaica1590.0%
Japan3450.0%
Jordan1850.0%
Kenya870.0%
Korea5240.1%
Kuwait490.0%
Laos3,0550.3%
Latin America53,8946.0%
Malaysia840.0%
Mexico33,6343.8%
Micronesia540.0%
Middle Africa2880.0%
Moldova400.0%
Morocco70.0%
Nepal1210.0%
Netherlands1200.0%
Nicaragua1430.0%
Nigeria1250.0%
Northern Africa1890.0%
Northern Europe1,3650.2%
Oceania6,2080.7%
Pakistan2820.0%
Panama1790.0%
Peru3190.0%
Philippines1,1630.1%
Poland1560.0%
Portugal210.0%
Romania440.0%
Russia830.0%
Saudi Arabia1230.0%
Scotland1030.0%
Singapore620.0%
South Africa3410.0%
South America2,5890.3%
South Central Asia3,7620.4%
South Eastern Asia7,8290.9%
Southern Europe2240.0%
Spain660.0%
Sri Lanka470.0%
Sweden450.0%
Taiwan1510.0%
Thailand5940.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2880.0%
Turkey1090.0%
Uganda70.0%
Ukraine460.0%
Uzbekistan100.0%
Venezuela2360.0%
Vietnam2,2560.3%
Western Africa1780.0%
Western Asia7270.1%
Western Europe1,1320.1%
Zaire730.0%
Zimbabwe440.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 479

Sex and Age in Area Code 479

The most populous age groups in Area Code 479 are 20 to 24 Years (34,163 | 7.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (32,296 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28,825 (6.4%)27,436 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years31,187 (7.0%)29,147 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years30,606 (6.8%)29,605 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years33,701 (7.5%)32,044 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years34,163 (7.6%)32,296 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years30,702 (6.9%)29,615 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years30,583 (6.8%)29,838 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years30,270 (6.8%)28,737 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years28,658 (6.4%)27,823 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years26,793 (6.0%)26,611 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years27,230 (6.1%)26,489 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years28,017 (6.3%)27,784 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years24,976 (5.6%)25,846 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years21,361 (4.8%)23,115 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years16,883 (3.8%)18,846 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years11,550 (2.6%)14,492 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years6,413 (1.4%)8,908 (2.0%)
85 Years and over5,438 (1.2%)9,349 (2.1%)
Total447,356 (100.0%)447,981 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 479

Median Family Size in Area Code 479

The median family size in Area Code 479 is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (37,520 | 16.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1581 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16,893 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 479
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple174,690 (76.2%)3.08
Single Male/Father16,893 (7.4%)2.91
Single Female/Mother37,520 (16.4%)3.16
Total Families229,103 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Area Code 479

The median household size in Area Code 479 is 2.54 persons per household, with single female/mother households (37,520 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37894 persons per household. non-family households (110,451 | 32.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 479
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple174,690 (51.4%)3.11
Single Male/Father16,893 (5.0%)3.26
Single Female/Mother37,520 (11.1%)3.38
Non-family110,451 (32.5%)1.24
Total Households339,554 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 479

Out of a total of 339,554 households in Area Code 479, 229,103 (67.5%) are family households, while 110,451 (32.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 100,073, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 88,651.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 479
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-88,651 (26.1%)
2-Person Households100,073 (29.5%)17,237 (5.1%)
3-Person Households51,474 (15.2%)2,919 (0.9%)
4-Person Households41,531 (12.2%)1,328 (0.4%)
5-Person Households21,791 (6.4%)168 (0.1%)
6-Person Households9,283 (2.7%)49 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,951 (1.5%)99 (0.0%)
Total229,103 (67.5%)110,451 (32.5%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 479

Fertility by Age in Area Code 479

Average fertility rate in Area Code 479 is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 160.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years493 (4.1%)89.6
20 to 34 years9,582 (79.6%)160.0
35 to 50 years1,962 (16.3%)39.4
Total12,037 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 479

54.1% of women with births (12,037) in Area Code 479 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.7% 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 47.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 479
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years41 (8.3%)452 (91.7%)
20 to 34 years5,078 (53.0%)4,504 (47.0%)
35 to 50 years774 (39.5%)1,188 (60.6%)
Total6,507 (54.1%)5,530 (45.9%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 479

Average fertility rate in Area Code 479 is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 185.4 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 71.5 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 32.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 479
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,341 (11.1%)71.5
High School Diploma3,902 (32.4%)102.7
College or Associate's Degree3,802 (31.6%)101.8
Bachelor's Degree2,140 (17.8%)123.0
Graduate Degree852 (7.1%)185.4
Total12,037 (100.0%)71.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 479

45.9% of women with births in Area Code 479 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 49.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 479
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School419 (31.2%)922 (68.8%)
High School Diploma1,195 (30.6%)2,707 (69.4%)
College or Associate's Degree1,836 (48.3%)1,966 (51.7%)
Bachelor's Degree1,052 (49.2%)1,088 (50.8%)
Graduate Degree406 (47.6%)446 (52.3%)
Total6,507 (54.1%)5,530 (45.9%)

Income in Area Code 479

Income Overview in Area Code 479

Per Capita Income in Area Code 479 is $29,778, while median incomes of families and households are $69,818 and $58,367 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income895,337$29,778
Median Family Income229,103$69,818
Mean Family Income229,103$8,926,694
Median Household Income339,554$58,367
Mean Household Income339,554$7,788,373
Income Deficit229,103$9,701
Wage / Income Gap (%)895,33727.40%
Wage / Income Gap ($)895,33772.60¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index895,33744.19

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 479

Average Earnings in Area Code 479 are $36,049, $42,662 for men and $30,648 for women, a difference of 28.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 479
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male245,316 (54.1%)$42,662
Female208,305 (45.9%)$30,648
Total453,621 (100.0%)$36,049

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 479

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 479 are $100,000+ for men (36,772 | 15.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (19,442 | 9.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 479
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8,968 (3.7%)12,626 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9996,656 (2.7%)7,849 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4996,261 (2.5%)8,056 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,702 (1.9%)6,355 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,294 (2.6%)8,392 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9996,103 (2.5%)7,237 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4995,893 (2.4%)6,755 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9995,774 (2.4%)6,444 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4996,995 (2.9%)7,754 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9998,992 (3.7%)9,877 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99917,296 (7.0%)19,442 (9.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99916,781 (6.8%)15,707 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99914,389 (5.9%)12,568 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99914,659 (6.0%)11,429 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99912,412 (5.1%)10,666 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99911,215 (4.6%)8,250 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99920,548 (8.4%)13,855 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99914,038 (5.7%)9,253 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,568 (8.4%)12,369 (5.9%)
$100,000+36,772 (15.0%)13,421 (6.4%)
Total245,316 (100.0%)208,305 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 479

Average earnings in Area Code 479 are $4,365,539 for men and $3,022,118 for women, a difference of 30.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $4,222,388, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,430,774. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $3,223,687, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,102,920.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 479
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,430,774$1,102,920
High School Diploma$3,533,178$2,546,573
College or Associate's Degree$3,791,067$2,862,254
Bachelor's Degree$4,047,207$2,973,454
Graduate Degree$4,222,388$3,223,687
Total$4,365,539$3,022,118

Family Income in Area Code 479

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 479

According to the Area Code 479 family income data, there are 5,268,682 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 2,299.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 388,330 families (169.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 479
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000612,163267.2%
$10,000 to $14,999388,330169.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,721,709751.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993,014,3081,315.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993,339,4051,457.6%
$50,000 to $74,9995,268,6822,299.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993,705,0541,617.2%
$100,000 to $149,9993,895,6671,700.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,555,609679.0%
$200,000+1,241,738542.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 479

5-person families (20,006 | 8.7%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 479 with $96,864 per family, while 2-person families (106,665 | 46.6%) have the highest median income of $31,443 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 479
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families106,665 (46.6%)$62,886
3-Person Families50,803 (22.2%)$79,456
4-Person Families38,983 (17.0%)$86,681
5-Person Families20,006 (8.7%)$96,864
6-Person Families8,386 (3.7%)$90,088
7+ Person Families4,260 (1.9%)$84,802
Total229,103 (100.0%)$69,818

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 479

The median family income in Area Code 479 is $69,818, with families comprising 3+ earners (20,460) having the highest median family income of $126,237, while families with no earners (35,576) have the lowest median family income of $45,053, accounting for 8.9% and 15.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 479
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners35,576 (15.5%)$45,053
1 Earner77,362 (33.8%)$57,424
2 Earners95,705 (41.8%)$91,988
3+ Earners20,460 (8.9%)$126,237
Total229,103 (100.0%)$69,818

Household Income in Area Code 479

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 479

With 7,067,817 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 479, accounting for 2,081.5% of all households. In contrast, only 1,471,967 households (433.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 479
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,947,003573.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,765,681520.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993,662,0901,078.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994,245,4441,250.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995,282,7811,555.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997,067,8172,081.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994,733,3831,394.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994,763,6031,402.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,731,386509.9%
$200,000+1,471,967433.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 479

The median household income in Area Code 479 is $58,367, with the highest median household income of $68,450 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 120,323 households (35.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,602, with 83,668 households (24.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 479
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20,537 (6.0%)$47,897
25 to 44 Years115,026 (33.9%)$68,383
45 to 64 Years120,323 (35.4%)$68,450
65+ Years83,668 (24.6%)$45,602
Total339,554 (100.0%)$58,367

Poverty in Area Code 479

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 479

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of Area Code 479, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6,295 males (22.4%) and 11,518 females (28.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,295 (22.4%)5,911 (22.1%)
5 Years1,135 (20.1%)1,182 (20.9%)
6 to 11 Years6,301 (17.0%)5,926 (16.9%)
12 to 14 Years2,823 (15.7%)2,714 (15.9%)
15 Years1,084 (17.7%)662 (10.6%)
16 and 17 Years1,708 (13.2%)1,911 (15.7%)
18 to 24 Years8,438 (19.4%)11,518 (28.7%)
25 to 34 Years6,130 (10.1%)9,748 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years5,677 (9.7%)6,862 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,854 (9.0%)5,449 (10.3%)
55 to 64 Years5,690 (10.8%)6,643 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,696 (7.1%)3,940 (9.5%)
75 Years and over1,939 (8.6%)3,566 (11.7%)
Total54,770 (12.5%)66,032 (15.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 479

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 479, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.9% of males and 90.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21,777 (77.6%)20,831 (77.9%)
5 Years4,503 (79.9%)4,480 (79.1%)
6 to 11 Years30,691 (83.0%)29,134 (83.1%)
12 to 14 Years15,118 (84.3%)14,364 (84.1%)
15 Years5,029 (82.3%)5,586 (89.4%)
16 and 17 Years11,197 (86.8%)10,231 (84.3%)
18 to 24 Years35,134 (80.6%)28,564 (71.3%)
25 to 34 Years54,609 (89.9%)49,435 (83.5%)
35 to 44 Years52,714 (90.3%)49,553 (87.8%)
45 to 54 Years48,880 (91.0%)47,521 (89.7%)
55 to 64 Years47,015 (89.2%)46,699 (87.5%)
65 to 74 Years35,062 (92.9%)37,568 (90.5%)
75 Years and over20,516 (91.4%)26,993 (88.3%)
Total382,245 (87.5%)370,959 (84.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 479

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 479 show that 5.1% or 8,966 of the total 174,690 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 25.3%, comprising of 441 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 3,165 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 479
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children95,278 (96.8%)3,165 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children53,322 (94.5%)3,123 (5.5%)
3 or 4 Children15,822 (87.6%)2,237 (12.4%)
5 or more Children1,302 (74.7%)441 (25.3%)
Total165,724 (94.9%)8,966 (5.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 479

According to the poverty data in Area Code 479, 15.7% or 2,656 single-father households and 25.2% or 9,470 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 244 households (69.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,762 households (55.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 479
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children681 (11.0%)964 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,467 (16.0%)5,469 (27.7%)
3 or 4 Children264 (22.5%)2,762 (55.2%)
5 or more Children244 (69.1%)275 (54.9%)
Total2,656 (15.7%)9,470 (25.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 479

The poverty data for Area Code 479 shows that 8,966 of the married-couple family households (5.1%) and 12,126 of the single-parent households (22.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 441 households (25.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 519 household (60.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 479
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3,165 (3.2%)1,645 (8.9%)
1 or 2 Children3,123 (5.5%)6,936 (24.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,237 (12.4%)3,026 (49.0%)
5 or more Children441 (25.3%)519 (60.8%)
Total8,966 (5.1%)12,126 (22.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 479

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 479

Among the 410,125 employed individuals in Area Code 479, private company employees (285,576 | 69.6%), not-for-profit organizations (31,245 | 7.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (27,712 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 479
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees285,57669.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)15,7673.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)27,7126.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations31,2457.6%
Local Government Employees22,6655.5%
State Government Employees18,1494.4%
Federal Government Employees8,1642.0%
Unpaid Family Workers8470.2%
Total410,125100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 479

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 479, out of the total population over 16 years of age (706,115), 53.1% or 375,230 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 16,810 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.2% or 49,605 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,206.0% or 237,317 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years19,680 (36.9%)237,317 (1,206.0%)
20 to 24 Years49,806 (74.9%)261,122 (524.3%)
25 to 29 Years49,607 (82.2%)257,202 (518.5%)
30 to 34 Years48,377 (80.1%)207,788 (429.5%)
35 to 44 Years89,426 (77.4%)333,991 (373.5%)
45 to 54 Years79,232 (74.0%)210,430 (265.6%)
55 to 59 Years38,497 (69.0%)93,432 (242.7%)
60 to 64 Years25,918 (51.0%)35,276 (136.1%)
65 to 74 Years18,894 (23.6%)68,158 (360.7%)
75 Years and over5,103 (9.1%)17,144 (335.9%)
Total375,228 (53.1%)16,802 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 479

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 479, 69.1% of individuals (311,111) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (449,972) are in the labor force, with 331.8% or 1,032,266 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 82.4% or 107,726 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 465.1% or 154,995 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 479
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School33,323 (58.9%)263,326 (465.1%)
High School Diploma93,553 (68.1%)524,841 (382.2%)
College / Associate Degree93,398 (74.6%)539,888 (431.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher107,728 (82.4%)208,363 (159.3%)
Total311,099 (69.1%)1,493,007 (331.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 479

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 479 are Community & Social Service (43,993 | 10.6%), Management (42,087 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (27,743 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (23,565 | 5.7%), and Business & Financial (21,471 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 479

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 479, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.3%), Computers & Mathematics (79.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.5%), Health Technologists (73.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 479
OccupationMaleFemale
Management25,896 (61.5%)16,191 (38.5%)
Business & Financial10,202 (47.5%)11,269 (52.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15,410 (79.6%)3,955 (20.4%)
Computers & Mathematics8,718 (79.6%)2,229 (20.4%)
Architecture & Engineering5,049 (85.3%)872 (14.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,643 (65.8%)854 (34.2%)
Community & Social Service 14,962 (34.0%)29,031 (66.0%)
Education, Arts & Media2,470 (36.0%)4,398 (64.0%)
Legal Services & Support1,284 (54.0%)1,094 (46.0%)
Education Instruction & Library7,447 (26.8%)20,296 (73.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,761 (53.7%)3,243 (46.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6,016 (25.5%)17,549 (74.5%)
Health Technologists4,185 (26.6%)11,525 (73.4%)
Total (Category)72,486 (48.2%)77,995 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)226,070 (54.5%)188,994 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 479 are Food Preparation & Serving (24,056 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (14,214 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (12,241 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (8,194 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (6,477 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 479

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 479, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.3%), Security & Protection (80.0%), and Law Enforcement (79.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.6%), Personal Care & Service (79.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 479
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,011 (16.4%)10,230 (83.6%)
Security & Protection5,180 (80.0%)1,297 (20.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,675 (80.3%)658 (19.7%)
Law Enforcement2,505 (79.7%)639 (20.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving10,805 (44.9%)13,251 (55.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,868 (62.4%)5,346 (37.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,655 (20.2%)6,539 (79.8%)
Total (Category)28,519 (43.8%)36,663 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)226,070 (54.5%)188,994 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 479 are Office & Administration (43,198 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (42,278 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 479

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 479
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related21,397 (50.6%)20,881 (49.4%)
Office & Administration11,398 (26.4%)31,800 (73.6%)
Total (Category)32,795 (38.4%)52,681 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)226,070 (54.5%)188,994 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 479 are Construction & Extraction (23,793 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13,853 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2,695 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 479

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 479
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,009 (74.6%)686 (25.5%)
Construction & Extraction22,713 (95.5%)1,080 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13,564 (97.9%)289 (2.1%)
Total (Category)38,286 (94.9%)2,055 (5.1%)
Total (Overall)226,070 (54.5%)188,994 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 479 are Production (37,866 | 9.1%), Material Moving (20,268 | 4.9%), and Transportation (15,450 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 479

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 479
OccupationMaleFemale
Production25,227 (66.6%)12,639 (33.4%)
Transportation14,012 (90.7%)1,438 (9.3%)
Material Moving14,745 (72.8%)5,523 (27.3%)
Total (Category)53,984 (73.4%)19,600 (26.6%)
Total (Overall)226,070 (54.5%)188,994 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 479

Employment Industries in Area Code 479

The major employment industries in Area Code 479 include Manufacturing (61,689 | 14.9%), Retail Trade (60,117 | 14.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (51,342 | 12.4%), Educational Services (37,788 | 9.1%), and Construction (31,819 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 479

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 479

The Area Code 479 industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.1%), and Utilities (80.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.9%), Educational Services (66.9%), and Finance & Insurance (58.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 479
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,944 (72.3%)1,894 (27.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,564 (90.1%)171 (9.9%)
Construction29,222 (91.8%)2,597 (8.2%)
Manufacturing41,707 (67.6%)19,982 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade7,008 (70.1%)2,987 (29.9%)
Retail Trade32,455 (54.0%)27,662 (46.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing15,999 (73.4%)5,804 (26.6%)
Utilities3,461 (80.8%)824 (19.2%)
Information2,164 (55.6%)1,729 (44.4%)
Finance & Insurance5,018 (41.5%)7,059 (58.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,491 (50.2%)3,465 (49.8%)
Professional & Scientific12,312 (55.8%)9,757 (44.2%)
Enterprise Management732 (51.7%)683 (48.3%)
Administrative & Support9,023 (64.0%)5,067 (36.0%)
Educational Services12,498 (33.1%)25,290 (66.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11,354 (22.1%)39,988 (77.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,864 (55.2%)2,323 (44.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services13,924 (46.4%)16,066 (53.6%)
Public Administration6,709 (56.3%)5,217 (43.7%)
Total226,070 (54.5%)188,994 (45.5%)

Education in Area Code 479

School Enrollment in Area Code 479

The most common levels of schooling among the 224,160 students in Area Code 479 are college / undergraduate (48,043 | 21.4%), high school (47,938 | 21.4%), and elementary school (47,850 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 479
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12,8255.7%
Kindergarten11,6075.2%
Elementary School47,85021.3%
Middle School46,94820.9%
High School47,93821.4%
College / Undergraduate48,04321.4%
Graduate / Professional8,9494.0%
Total224,160100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 479

Out of a total of 224,160 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 479, 27,486 (12.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 196,674 (87.7%) 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 3,761 (40.6% 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 33,420 (92.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 479
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,511 (59.4%)3,761 (40.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old48,598 (86.9%)7,308 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds52,761 (90.1%)5,797 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds33,420 (92.3%)2,780 (7.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17,642 (89.7%)2,018 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23,200 (90.9%)2,327 (9.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9,284 (82.3%)1,998 (17.7%)
35 Years and over6,249 (80.6%)1,506 (19.4%)
Total196,674 (87.7%)27,486 (12.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 479

Business (38,239 | 21.8%), education (27,312 | 15.6%), science & technology (17,294 | 9.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (13,501 | 7.7%), and arts & humanities (10,589 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 175,183 individuals in Area Code 479 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 479
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7,6824.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural13,5017.7%
Physical & Health Sciences4,9152.8%
Psychology7,3284.2%
Social Sciences9,6415.5%
Engineering10,0235.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,2940.7%
Science & Technology17,2949.9%
Business38,23921.8%
Education27,31215.6%
Literature & Languages6,7643.9%
Liberal Arts & History8,3794.8%
Visual & Performing Arts6,0433.5%
Communications6,1793.5%
Arts & Humanities10,5896.0%
Total175,183100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 479

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 479

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 479 are males with 2 vehicles (94,357, accounting for 42.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (79,456, making up 51.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 479
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,614 (2.1%)2,926 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle37,228 (16.8%)37,706 (20.4%)
2 Vehicles94,357 (42.5%)79,456 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles51,398 (23.2%)39,483 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles23,674 (10.7%)18,590 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles10,734 (4.8%)6,739 (3.6%)
Total222,005 (100.0%)184,900 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 479

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 479 are 15 to 19 minutes (69,119 commuters, 18.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (67,777 commuters, 18.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (58,688 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Area Code 479
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes15,6484.2%
5 to 9 Minutes47,08912.6%
10 to 14 Minutes67,77718.1%
15 to 19 Minutes69,11918.4%
20 to 24 Minutes58,68815.7%
25 to 29 Minutes24,9926.7%
30 to 34 Minutes41,37211.0%
35 to 39 Minutes8,6072.3%
40 to 44 Minutes9,1032.4%
45 to 59 Minutes17,8634.8%
60 to 89 Minutes9,3422.5%
90 or more Minutes5,3271.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 479

The most common commute times in Area Code 479 are 15 to 19 minutes (37,704 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (32,379 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 479
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,525 (3.6%)8,123 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes23,779 (11.5%)23,310 (13.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes35,398 (17.2%)32,379 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes37,704 (18.3%)31,415 (18.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes31,832 (15.4%)26,856 (15.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes14,170 (6.9%)10,822 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes24,778 (12.0%)16,594 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,075 (2.5%)3,532 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,410 (2.6%)3,693 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes11,301 (5.5%)6,562 (3.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,812 (2.8%)3,530 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes3,668 (1.8%)1,659 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 479

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 479 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (36,594, 17.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (33,542, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 479
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13,699 (6.6%)6,885 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,367 (4.1%)4,270 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11,201 (5.4%)6,004 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM21,333 (10.3%)10,788 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23,103 (11.2%)16,326 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM36,594 (17.7%)33,542 (19.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23,557 (11.4%)28,178 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17,582 (8.5%)16,988 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6,535 (3.2%)6,309 (3.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,915 (3.8%)9,180 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,828 (1.8%)4,981 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,320 (1.1%)2,339 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,956 (7.2%)11,548 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15,462 (7.5%)11,137 (6.6%)
Total206,452 (100.0%)168,475 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 479

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 479

Of the total 339,554 dwellings in Area Code 479, owner-occupied units account for 221,596 (65.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 117,958 (34.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 479
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units221,59665.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units117,95834.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units339,554100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 479

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 479
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household88,65126.1%
2-Person Household117,31034.5%
3-Person Household54,39316.0%
4+ Person Household79,20023.3%
Total Housing Units339,554100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 479

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 479
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46,706 (52.7%)41,945 (47.3%)
2-Person Household84,620 (72.1%)32,690 (27.9%)
3-Person Household36,581 (67.2%)17,812 (32.8%)
4+ Person Household53,689 (67.8%)25,511 (32.2%)
Total Housing Units221,596 (65.3%)117,958 (34.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 479

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 479
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School21,305 (55.7%)16,923 (44.3%)
High School Diploma62,080 (62.7%)36,897 (37.3%)
College/Associate Degree63,267 (62.6%)37,847 (37.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher74,944 (74.0%)26,291 (26.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 479

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 479
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years76,08622.4%
35 to 44 Years59,47717.5%
45 to 54 Years58,34817.2%
55 to 64 Years61,97518.2%
65 to 74 Years49,02814.4%
75 to 84 Years25,9287.6%
85 Years and Over8,7122.6%
Total339,554100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 479

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 479

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 479
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied221,596 (65.3%)$6,663,430
Renter-Occupied117,958 (34.7%)$3,410,228
Average339,554 (100.0%)$5,895,117

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 479

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 479
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,971 (1.8%)6,411 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,196 (1.0%)4,005 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9995,601 (2.5%)8,654 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9996,206 (2.8%)6,771 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9998,055 (3.6%)7,970 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99915,040 (6.8%)15,749 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99925,911 (11.7%)20,044 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99939,275 (17.7%)22,166 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99933,218 (15.0%)12,179 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99940,415 (18.2%)9,231 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more41,708 (18.8%)4,778 (4.1%)
Total221,596 (100.0%)117,958 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 479

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 479
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022,019 (9.9%)2,837 (2.4%)
$300 to $49941,001 (18.5%)5,998 (5.1%)
$500 to $79936,267 (16.4%)33,563 (28.4%)
$800 to $99921,734 (9.8%)24,209 (20.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49948,795 (22.0%)32,915 (27.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99926,187 (11.8%)7,247 (6.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49911,513 (5.2%)1,796 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,443 (2.9%)816 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more7,637 (3.5%)719 (0.6%)
Total221,596 (100.0%)117,958 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 479

Housing Structures in Area Code 479

Housing Structures in Area Code 479
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached245,51572.3%
Single Unit, Attached10,8833.2%
2 Unit Apartments12,1623.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11,7663.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12,1023.6%
10 or more Apartments25,3997.5%
Mobile Home / Other21,7276.4%
Total339,554100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 479

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 479
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached202,095 (82.3%)43,420 (17.7%)
Single Unit, Attached2,552 (23.4%)8,331 (76.5%)
2 Unit Apartments782 (6.4%)11,380 (93.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments421 (3.6%)11,345 (96.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments166 (1.4%)11,936 (98.6%)
10 or more Apartments130 (0.5%)25,269 (99.5%)
Mobile Home / Other15,450 (71.1%)6,277 (28.9%)
Total221,596 (65.3%)117,958 (34.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 479

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 479
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room825 (0.4%)5,089 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,721 (2.6%)27,992 (23.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms68,011 (30.7%)58,396 (49.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms88,643 (40.0%)20,786 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms58,396 (26.4%)5,695 (4.8%)
Total221,596 (100.0%)117,958 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 479

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 479
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas105,310 (47.5%)35,794 (30.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14,654 (6.6%)2,998 (2.5%)
Electricity88,482 (39.9%)76,526 (64.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene207 (0.1%)156 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels12,496 (5.6%)1,864 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used447 (0.2%)620 (0.5%)
Total221,596 (100.0%)117,958 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 479

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 479
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,571 (1.6%)11,771 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle48,301 (21.8%)55,356 (46.9%)
2 Vehicles97,549 (44.0%)37,662 (31.9%)
3 or more Vehicles72,175 (32.6%)13,169 (11.2%)
Total221,596 (100.0%)117,958 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 479

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 479

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units93,289128,307
Median Property Value$13,858,400$16,248,900
Median Household Income$5,337,540$30,758
Monthly Housing Costs$39,016$7,483
Real Estate Taxes$76,367$4,881

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 479

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 479
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011,558 (12.4%)3,954 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99914,690 (15.8%)12,118 (9.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99947,054 (50.4%)76,364 (59.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99912,424 (13.3%)24,748 (19.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9994,313 (4.6%)6,751 (5.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,570 (1.7%)2,785 (2.2%)
$1,000,000 or more1,680 (1.8%)1,587 (1.2%)
Total93,289 (100.0%)128,307 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 479

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 479
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,199 (4.5%)943 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99913,708 (14.7%)1,968 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,099 (9.8%)6,154 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,509 (14.5%)5,941 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,772 (19.1%)12,402 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,993 (12.9%)21,503 (16.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,059 (12.9%)21,225 (16.5%)
$150,000 or more10,950 (11.7%)28,356 (22.1%)
Total93,289 (100.0%)128,307 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 479

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 479
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x33,354 (35.7%)7,063,404 (5,505.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x16,827 (18.0%)52,881 (41.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x10,439 (11.2%)34,481 (26.9%)
4.0x or more31,155 (33.4%)16,176 (12.6%)
Total93,289 (100.0%)128,307 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 479

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 479
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80035,852 (38.4%)337 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49923,085 (24.7%)35,168 (27.4%)
$800 to $1,49926,924 (28.9%)38,472 (30.0%)
Total93,289 (100.0%)128,307 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 479

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 479

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years63,444 (93.7%)4,264 (6.3%)
6 to 18 Years148,541 (92.6%)11,924 (7.4%)
19 to 25 Years76,917 (83.4%)15,367 (16.7%)
26 to 34 Years89,603 (83.3%)17,911 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years96,235 (84.0%)18,294 (16.0%)
45 to 54 Years92,306 (86.5%)14,356 (13.5%)
55 to 64 Years98,093 (92.5%)7,944 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years78,814 (99.4%)452 (0.6%)
75 Years and older52,628 (99.3%)386 (0.7%)
Total796,581 (89.8%)90,898 (10.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 479

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 479
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born63,444 (93.7%)4,264 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen148,541 (92.6%)11,924 (7.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen76,917 (83.4%)15,367 (16.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 479

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 479
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00090,420 (86.5%)14,154 (13.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999148,601 (85.5%)25,227 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999142,020 (86.7%)21,789 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999119,296 (90.9%)11,957 (9.1%)
$100,000 and over284,234 (94.3%)17,191 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 479

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 634,467 (50.9%)31,372 (46.3%)
6 to 18 Years67,190 (41.9%)88,103 (54.9%)
19 to 25 Years15,674 (17.0%)63,527 (68.8%)
25 to 34 Years21,692 (20.2%)71,392 (66.4%)
35 to 44 Years20,167 (17.6%)80,100 (69.9%)
45 to 54 Years21,181 (19.9%)75,901 (71.2%)
55 to 64 Years30,731 (29.0%)74,186 (70.0%)
65 to 74 Years76,080 (96.0%)40,703 (51.3%)
75 Years and over52,264 (98.6%)28,465 (53.7%)
Total339,446 (38.3%)553,749 (62.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 479

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 479
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years159 (0.5%)492 (1.8%)
5 to 17 Years6,026 (7.5%)3,756 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years9,755 (9.0%)8,219 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years26,439 (16.1%)27,470 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years12,029 (31.9%)11,157 (26.9%)
75 Years and over11,519 (51.3%)14,493 (47.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 479

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 479: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (0.4%)144 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years662 (0.8%)313 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,386 (1.3%)927 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years7,052 (4.3%)4,003 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years6,219 (16.5%)2,862 (6.9%)
75 Years and over6,942 (30.9%)5,458 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 479: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93 (0.3%)351 (1.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,087 (1.3%)437 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,709 (1.6%)1,627 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years5,240 (3.2%)5,447 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,773 (4.7%)1,554 (3.7%)
75 Years and over2,403 (10.7%)2,797 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 479: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4,765 (5.9%)2,962 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years6,547 (6.0%)5,127 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years10,476 (6.4%)11,511 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,106 (5.6%)2,669 (6.4%)
75 Years and over2,930 (13.1%)4,140 (13.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 479: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years597 (0.7%)346 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,399 (1.3%)2,008 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years14,133 (8.6%)17,264 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years6,655 (17.6%)8,265 (19.9%)
75 Years and over6,491 (28.9%)10,521 (34.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 479: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,018 (1.3%)380 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,033 (0.9%)1,174 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years5,235 (3.2%)4,635 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,833 (4.9%)2,114 (5.1%)
75 Years and over2,302 (10.2%)3,869 (12.7%)

Technology Access in Area Code 479

Computing Device Access in Area Code 479

Computing Device Access in Area Code 479
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop250,47973.8%
Smartphone299,54588.2%
Tablet202,13359.5%
No Computing Device23,7687.0%
Total339,554100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 479

Internet Access in Area Code 479
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6390.2%
Broadband Home226,12166.6%
Cellular Data Only44,23813.0%
Satellite Internet23,9297.0%
No Internet50,36514.8%
Total339,554100.0%

Area Code 479 Summary

Geography

Area code 479 is located in the state of Arkansas and covers the northwest corner of the state. It includes the cities of Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville.

Social

Area code 479 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and its residents are proud of their heritage and culture.

Economics

Area code 479 is a major economic hub in the state of Arkansas. It is home to several large corporations, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt. The area is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

Area code 479 is home to a population of over 1.2 million people. The population is diverse, with a mix of races, ethnicities, and religions. The median household income is around $50,000, and the unemployment rate is around 4%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 479?
Total Population of Area Code 479 is 895,337.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 479?
Total Male Population of Area Code 479 is 447,356.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 479?
Total Female Population of Area Code 479 is 447,981.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 479?
There are 99.86 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 479.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 479?
There are 100.14 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 479.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 479?
Median Population Age in Area Code 479 is 43.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 479
Average Family Size in Area Code 479 is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 479
Average Household Size in Area Code 479 is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 479?
Per Capita income in Area Code 479 is $29,778.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 479?
Median Family Income in Area Code 479 is $69,818.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 479?
Median Household Income in Area Code 479 is $58,367.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 479?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 479 is 27.4%.
Women in Area Code 479 earn 72.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 479?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 479 is $9,701.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 479 earn $9,701 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 479?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 479 is 44.19.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 479?
There are 375,228 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 479.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 479?
53.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 479.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 479?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 479 is 4.5%.