Canva Affluent communities are spread across the U.S., and high earners often mean high-end real estate, growing industries, and investment in local amenities. Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find the highest-earning ZIP codes in each state based on 2021 median income. To be included in the list, each ZIP code had to have 500 or more residents. Income includes wages and salaries as well as earnings from interest, retirement income, and Social Security payments. It does not include capital gains, public housing subsidies, or money made from selling a home or property. The municipality in which the ZIP code is located is also included. The average income among the 51 ZIP codes on the list was $85,995–well above the $69,021 median income nationwide. Many of the highest-earning ZIP codes were located on the more-expensive coasts, but the ZIP code that earned the most may surprise you. Keep reading to see which ZIP codes in each state had the highest median income and learn more about what sets these communities apart. Alabama: 36754 JNix // Shutterstock – City: Magnolia – Median income: $71,282 Magnolia is an unincorporated community in rural west-central Alabama. The top industries in the area are paper packaging, food processing, and health care. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $89,500. Alaska: 99734 Canva – City: Prudhoe Bay – Median income: $100,573 On the northern coast of Alaska where the Pan-American Highway ends, Prudhoe Bay is home to the highest earners in the state. The Prudhoe Bay oil field is a significant source of employment, and the median home value was $173,500. Tourists visit to see the Arctic Ocean and the midnight summer sun; the area gets constant daylight from May to July and constant darkness from November to January. Arizona: 85253 Tim Roberts Photography // Shutterstock – City: Paradise Valley – Median income: $68,506 Paradise Valley is a suburb of Phoenix known for its golf courses, resorts, and restaurants. Outdoorsy types will enjoy the Desert Botanical Garden and Camelback Mountain. Rocket Homes reports the median price for houses sold in the area in the period from March 2022 to March 2023 was $3.15 million, which is up 18.1% from the previous 12-month period. Arkansas: 72201 Canva – City: Little Rock – Median income: $62,814 Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas, located in the center of the state. Major employers include the government, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Baptist Health, and Little Rock Air Force Base. Rocket Homes reports $372,000 is the median list price for houses listed in March 2023, down 12.5% since the previous month. California: 94105 Canva – City: San Francisco – Median income: $157,257 The San Francisco area is home to California’s highest earners and the fourth-highest median income in the country. The largest employers in San Francisco include Salesforce, Wells Fargo, Sutter Health, and Uber. The real estate market is dominated by high-end condos, according to Rocket Homes, and the median list price for homes listed in the past 12 months is $1.45 million, up 45% compared to last year. Colorado: 81615 Canva – City: Snowmass Village – Median income: $79,778 Snowmass Village, located near Aspen, is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders. The Snowmass ski resort is on one of four ski mountains in the area, which has been the catalyst for a boom of luxury homes and mansions. Tourism contributes to the local economy, with people drawn to skiing and snowboarding in the winters and golfing and mountain biking in the summers. The median home value in the area was $730,300. Connecticut: 06870 365 Focus Photography // Shutterstock – City: Old Greenwich – Median income: $102,296 High earners in Old Greenwich can enjoy the beach and other coastal amenities of the affluent village while being less than 40 miles from Manhattan. The median sales price was $1.58 million for Old Greenwich houses sold in the last month, down 23% compared to last year. Some luxury waterfront estates are currently for sale. Delaware: 19807 Canva – City: Milwaukee – Median income: $60,190 Wisconsin’s highest-earning ZIP code is located in the Westdown district of downtown Milwaukee, a city known for beer and baseball. The area includes the Bradley Center basketball arena, Milwaukee Public Museum, music venues, restaurants, bars, and shopping centers. Despite the prime location, housing is relatively affordable, with homes selling in the last 12 months for a median price of $245,000. Wyoming: 82732 Logan Bush // Shutterstock – City: Wright – Median income: $70,179 The natural resources and mining industry drives up incomes in Wright as one of the largest sources of employment and highest paying. The Black Thunder Coal Mine, located near Wright, is one of the most productive coal mines in the U.S.; however, the mine is slated for closure. The median home value was $230,400 in the county where Wright is located. This story originally appeared on Rocket Homes and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
Which zip code in each state has the highest median income?
