Area Code 540 Map & Demographics

Area Code 540 Map

Area Code 540 Map

Area Code 540 Overview

$40,392
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,052
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$82,214
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,339
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
90.26
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,812,841
TOTAL POPULATION
898,459
MALE POPULATION
914,382
FEMALE POPULATION
98.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
893,351
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Income in Area Code 540

Income Overview in Area Code 540

Per Capita Income in Area Code 540 is $40,392, while median incomes of families and households are $96,052 and $82,214 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,812,841$40,392
Median Family Income455,001$96,052
Mean Family Income455,001$25,816,251
Median Household Income675,668$82,214
Mean Household Income675,668$22,811,366
Income Deficit455,001$10,339
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,812,84132.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,812,84167.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,812,84190.26

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 540

Average Earnings in Area Code 540 are $42,965, $52,290 for men and $35,433 for women, a difference of 32.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 540
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male520,477 (53.0%)$52,290
Female461,636 (47.0%)$35,433
Total982,113 (100.0%)$42,965

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 540

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 540 are $100,000+ for men (115,278 | 22.2%) and $100,000+ for women (46,216 | 10.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 540
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less25,210 (4.8%)31,385 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99917,066 (3.3%)22,933 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49915,896 (3.0%)19,941 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99910,384 (2.0%)13,921 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49912,798 (2.5%)17,248 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9999,876 (1.9%)14,874 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49911,416 (2.2%)14,974 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9998,568 (1.7%)11,089 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49910,702 (2.1%)15,032 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99911,614 (2.2%)14,706 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99925,730 (4.9%)30,431 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99924,674 (4.7%)27,966 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99921,412 (4.1%)23,215 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99923,839 (4.6%)22,338 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99925,338 (4.9%)22,858 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99922,590 (4.3%)19,739 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99941,893 (8.1%)31,909 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99930,776 (5.9%)24,260 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99955,417 (10.6%)36,601 (7.9%)
$100,000+115,278 (22.2%)46,216 (10.0%)
Total520,477 (100.0%)461,636 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 540

Average earnings in Area Code 540 are $12,325,027 for men and $8,019,047 for women, a difference of 34.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $12,092,180, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $4,209,874. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $9,215,802, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,584,771.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 540
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$4,209,874$1,584,771
High School Diploma$8,932,770$5,231,770
College or Associate's Degree$10,021,185$6,468,728
Bachelor's Degree$10,644,436$7,119,601
Graduate Degree$12,092,180$9,215,802
Total$12,325,027$8,019,047

Family Income in Area Code 540

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 540

According to the Area Code 540 family income data, there are 21,727,663 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 4,775.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,356,813 families (298.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 540
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,952,409429.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991,356,813298.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994,197,384922.5%
$25,000 to $34,9995,003,6461,099.7%
$35,000 to $49,99911,193,9352,460.2%
$50,000 to $74,99917,761,8743,903.7%
$75,000 to $99,99917,517,5383,850.0%
$100,000 to $149,99921,727,6634,775.3%
$150,000 to $199,99912,111,2172,661.8%
$200,000+12,736,8432,799.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 540

7+ person families (7,096 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 540 with $146,196 per family, while 2-person families (217,269 | 47.7%) have the highest median income of $44,333 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 540
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families217,269 (47.7%)$88,666
3-Person Families99,160 (21.8%)$105,820
4-Person Families81,759 (18.0%)$120,267
5-Person Families35,832 (7.9%)$121,659
6-Person Families13,885 (3.0%)$129,855
7+ Person Families7,096 (1.6%)$146,196
Total455,001 (100.0%)$96,052

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 540

The median family income in Area Code 540 is $96,052, with families comprising 3+ earners (56,350) having the highest median family income of $153,745, while families with no earners (66,820) have the lowest median family income of $64,373, accounting for 12.4% and 14.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 540
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners66,820 (14.7%)$64,373
1 Earner138,436 (30.4%)$76,091
2 Earners193,395 (42.5%)$117,240
3+ Earners56,350 (12.4%)$153,745
Total455,001 (100.0%)$96,052

Household Income in Area Code 540

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 540

With 27,933,466 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 540, accounting for 4,134.2% of all households. In contrast, only 4,368,869 households (646.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 540
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,358,036941.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994,368,869646.6%
$15,000 to $24,99910,791,0941,597.1%
$25,000 to $34,99911,165,4141,652.5%
$35,000 to $49,99919,561,2642,895.1%
$50,000 to $74,99925,461,1973,768.3%
$75,000 to $99,99922,800,4173,374.5%
$100,000 to $149,99927,933,4664,134.2%
$150,000 to $199,99914,998,4782,219.8%
$200,000+16,016,7102,370.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 540

The median household income in Area Code 540 is $82,214, with the highest median household income of $101,476 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 260,555 households (38.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $47,476, with 25,560 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 540
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25,560 (3.8%)$47,476
25 to 44 Years200,719 (29.7%)$92,911
45 to 64 Years260,555 (38.6%)$101,476
65+ Years188,834 (28.0%)$63,392
Total675,668 (100.0%)$82,214

Poverty in Area Code 540

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 540

With 9.7% poverty level for males and 11.6% for females among the residents of Area Code 540, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19,326 males (23.7%) and 21,726 females (27.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,691 (13.6%)6,645 (14.1%)
5 Years1,537 (13.1%)1,286 (13.0%)
6 to 11 Years8,206 (12.5%)8,166 (12.7%)
12 to 14 Years3,958 (11.2%)3,356 (10.2%)
15 Years1,251 (10.8%)1,755 (13.7%)
16 and 17 Years3,063 (12.9%)2,425 (11.2%)
18 to 24 Years19,326 (23.7%)21,726 (27.9%)
25 to 34 Years8,490 (7.9%)13,031 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years7,200 (6.6%)11,345 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years7,102 (6.2%)9,105 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years9,121 (7.6%)10,063 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,257 (6.1%)6,889 (7.2%)
75 Years and over2,705 (5.3%)6,957 (9.9%)
Total83,907 (9.7%)102,749 (11.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 540

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 540, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.7% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42,436 (86.4%)40,580 (85.9%)
5 Years10,198 (86.9%)8,611 (87.0%)
6 to 11 Years57,636 (87.5%)55,919 (87.3%)
12 to 14 Years31,347 (88.8%)29,685 (89.8%)
15 Years10,346 (89.2%)11,048 (86.3%)
16 and 17 Years20,747 (87.1%)19,152 (88.8%)
18 to 24 Years62,070 (76.3%)56,268 (72.1%)
25 to 34 Years98,778 (92.1%)92,712 (87.7%)
35 to 44 Years102,747 (93.4%)100,045 (89.8%)
45 to 54 Years108,217 (93.8%)105,720 (92.1%)
55 to 64 Years110,191 (92.4%)112,320 (91.8%)
65 to 74 Years80,325 (93.9%)88,421 (92.8%)
75 Years and over48,255 (94.7%)63,533 (90.1%)
Total783,293 (90.3%)784,014 (88.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 540

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 540 show that 3.2% or 11,246 of the total 351,964 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 14.2%, comprising of 358 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 4,401 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 540
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children203,128 (97.9%)4,401 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children107,755 (96.2%)4,256 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children27,676 (92.5%)2,231 (7.5%)
5 or more Children2,159 (85.8%)358 (14.2%)
Total340,718 (96.8%)11,246 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 540

According to the poverty data in Area Code 540, 9.3% or 2,974 single-father households and 21.1% or 14,968 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 504 households (21.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 612 households (73.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 540
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children929 (6.4%)2,175 (7.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,522 (10.0%)8,612 (24.9%)
3 or 4 Children504 (21.9%)3,569 (47.9%)
5 or more Children19 (11.2%)612 (73.7%)
Total2,974 (9.3%)14,968 (21.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 540

The poverty data for Area Code 540 shows that 11,246 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 17,942 of the single-parent households (17.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 358 households (14.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 631 household (63.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 540
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4,401 (2.1%)3,104 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children4,256 (3.8%)10,134 (20.4%)
3 or 4 Children2,231 (7.5%)4,073 (41.8%)
5 or more Children358 (14.2%)631 (63.2%)
Total11,246 (3.2%)17,942 (17.4%)

Race in Area Code 540

The most populous races in Area Code 540 are White / Caucasian (1,412,317 | 77.9%), Black / African American (180,386 | 10.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (145,221 | 8.0%).
Race in Area Code 540
Race# Population% Population
Asian56,9353.1%
Black / African American180,38610.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,2020.1%
Hispanic or Latino145,2218.0%
Native / Alaskan3,9240.2%
White / Caucasian1,412,31777.9%
Two or more Races106,9595.9%
Some other Race51,1182.8%
Total1,812,841100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 540

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 540 are German (240,612 | 13.3%), English (222,036 | 12.2%), Irish (184,342 | 10.2%), American (179,762 | 9.9%), and Italian (68,074 | 3.8%), together accounting for 49.4% of all Area Code 540 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 540
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2,9040.2%
African10,1450.6%
Alaskan Athabascan670.0%
Albanian7660.0%
Aleut180.0%
Alsatian560.0%
American179,7629.9%
Apache2120.0%
Arab10,8870.6%
Arapaho80.0%
Argentinean8230.1%
Armenian7720.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac110.0%
Australian3580.0%
Austrian2,8010.2%
Bahamian640.0%
Bangladeshi500.0%
Barbadian2580.0%
Basque160.0%
Belgian7100.0%
Belizean290.0%
Bermudan700.0%
Bhutanese4,6960.3%
Blackfeet5990.0%
Bolivian2,6810.2%
Brazilian1,0650.1%
British12,4430.7%
British West Indian880.0%
Bulgarian4130.0%
Burmese8,3960.5%
Cajun1510.0%
Cambodian930.0%
Canadian2,4050.1%
Cape Verdean1310.0%
Carpatho Rusyn1220.0%
Celtic6600.0%
Central American40,8482.2%
Central American Indian1,2120.1%
Cherokee4,6760.3%
Cheyenne10.0%
Chickasaw630.0%
Chilean1,2140.1%
Chinese880.0%
Chippewa2220.0%
Choctaw2200.0%
Colombian3,6140.2%
Comanche220.0%
Costa Rican7110.0%
Cree210.0%
Creek1480.0%
Croatian1,0040.1%
Crow240.0%
Cuban4,6680.3%
Cypriot1900.0%
Czech4,4790.3%
Czechoslovakian1,4480.1%
Danish3,4270.2%
Delaware860.0%
Dominican2,8210.2%
Dutch14,7870.8%
Dutch West Indian590.0%
Eastern European3,8030.2%
Ecuadorian1,0050.1%
Egyptian1,7730.1%
English222,03612.2%
Estonian2260.0%
Ethiopian1,6330.1%
European45,6132.5%
Fijian140.0%
Filipino3800.0%
Finnish1,4060.1%
French28,6631.6%
French American Indian980.0%
French Canadian6,1050.3%
German240,61213.3%
German Russian970.0%
Ghanaian1,9090.1%
Greek5,5690.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro6200.0%
Guatemalan5,1870.3%
Guyanese1770.0%
Haitian9470.1%
Honduran9,2100.5%
Hungarian5,3170.3%
Icelander1830.0%
Indian (Asian)9,7780.5%
Indonesian1890.0%
Inupiat550.0%
Iranian2,1220.1%
Iraqi1,0070.1%
Irish184,34210.2%
Iroquois4230.0%
Israeli2490.0%
Italian68,0743.8%
Jamaican3,7260.2%
Japanese6460.0%
Jordanian2440.0%
Kenyan2470.0%
Kiowa490.0%
Korean12,0450.7%
Laotian1780.0%
Latvian8020.0%
Lebanese2,7660.2%
Liberian3210.0%
Lithuanian2,3320.1%
Lumbee2810.0%
Luxembourger440.0%
Macedonian240.0%
Malaysian7010.0%
Maltese1020.0%
Mexican46,4102.6%
Mexican American Indian1,3040.1%
Mongolian1100.0%
Moroccan5120.0%
Native Hawaiian1,1840.1%
Navajo2840.0%
New Zealander640.0%
Nicaraguan1,3930.1%
Nigerian1,8570.1%
Northern European2,5650.1%
Norwegian10,3870.6%
Okinawan380.0%
Osage520.0%
Ottawa210.0%
Pakistani1,7610.1%
Palestinian6150.0%
Panamanian1,1510.1%
Paraguayan890.0%
Pennsylvania German6600.0%
Peruvian4,8640.3%
Pima180.0%
Polish31,7231.8%
Portuguese3,0250.2%
Potawatomi240.0%
Pueblo410.0%
Puerto Rican20,4801.1%
Puget Sound Salish190.0%
Romanian1,1960.1%
Russian7,5810.4%
Salvadoran23,0371.3%
Samoan5400.0%
Scandinavian5,6090.3%
Scotch-Irish31,0281.7%
Scottish39,2302.2%
Seminole850.0%
Senegalese220.0%
Serbian3700.0%
Shoshone80.0%
Sierra Leonean6980.0%
Sioux1880.0%
Slavic8690.1%
Slovak3,8230.2%
Slovene5680.0%
Somali4090.0%
South African5030.0%
South American16,3100.9%
South American Indian3620.0%
Soviet Union50.0%
Spaniard3,0840.2%
Spanish2,8170.2%
Spanish American440.0%
Spanish American Indian1650.0%
Sri Lankan5,5430.3%
Subsaharan African20,7911.1%
Sudanese2520.0%
Swedish10,5380.6%
Swiss7,3300.4%
Syrian6510.0%
Thai18,9311.0%
Tlingit-Haida20.0%
Tohono O'Odham100.0%
Tongan610.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian7710.0%
Turkish1,4470.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander800.0%
Ugandan2510.0%
Ukrainian3,3390.2%
Uruguayan3560.0%
Venezuelan1,4620.1%
Vietnamese5300.0%
Welsh12,9410.7%
West Indian7810.0%
Yakama260.0%
Yaqui40.0%
Yugoslavian1,1820.1%
Yuman160.0%
Zimbabwean620.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 540

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 540 came from Latin America (58,114 | 3.2%), Asia (46,078 | 2.5%), Central America (40,701 | 2.2%), South Central Asia (19,665 | 1.1%), and Europe (18,857 | 1.0%), together accounting for 10.1% of all Area Code 540 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 540
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2,6490.2%
Africa12,7710.7%
Albania4140.0%
Argentina4520.0%
Armenia60.0%
Asia46,0782.5%
Australia6510.0%
Austria2910.0%
Bahamas450.0%
Bangladesh9990.1%
Barbados1570.0%
Belarus3600.0%
Belgium1360.0%
Belize740.0%
Bolivia1,7060.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina6910.0%
Brazil9400.1%
Bulgaria1890.0%
Cabo Verde60.0%
Cambodia3270.0%
Cameroon4670.0%
Canada2,4960.1%
Caribbean6,4890.4%
Central America40,7012.2%
Chile4060.0%
China5,6520.3%
Colombia2,0590.1%
Congo4030.0%
Costa Rica3470.0%
Croatia500.0%
Cuba1,6260.1%
Czechoslovakia2200.0%
Denmark2080.0%
Dominica150.0%
Dominican Republic1,0670.1%
Eastern Africa2,8400.2%
Eastern Asia11,5170.6%
Eastern Europe6,5010.4%
Ecuador4240.0%
Egypt1,7490.1%
El Salvador14,4570.8%
England1,6840.1%
Eritrea1670.0%
Ethiopia1,2500.1%
Europe18,8571.0%
Fiji720.0%
France8390.1%
Germany3,9720.2%
Ghana2,0790.1%
Greece4310.0%
Grenada1490.0%
Guatemala3,1220.2%
Guyana1850.0%
Haiti5560.0%
Honduras5,0740.3%
Hong Kong1350.0%
Hungary2210.0%
India10,2950.6%
Indonesia1430.0%
Iran1,3380.1%
Iraq1,8650.1%
Ireland3860.0%
Israel2690.0%
Italy6470.0%
Jamaica2,0330.1%
Japan1,5760.1%
Jordan1830.0%
Kazakhstan2540.0%
Kenya4360.0%
Korea4,2430.2%
Kuwait160.0%
Laos3900.0%
Latin America58,1143.2%
Latvia4190.0%
Lebanon8080.0%
Liberia2400.0%
Lithuania910.0%
Malaysia1290.0%
Mexico16,5980.9%
Micronesia50.0%
Middle Africa1,5220.1%
Moldova750.0%
Morocco2640.0%
Nepal6780.0%
Netherlands4370.0%
Nicaragua5370.0%
Nigeria1,0990.1%
North Macedonia230.0%
Northern Africa2,3950.1%
Northern Europe4,5820.3%
Norway330.0%
Oceania8790.1%
Pakistan3,0180.2%
Panama4920.0%
Peru3,1700.2%
Philippines4,6890.3%
Poland7590.0%
Portugal1840.0%
Romania3600.0%
Russia1,4050.1%
Saudi Arabia3190.0%
Scotland2980.0%
Senegal730.0%
Serbia740.0%
Sierra Leone8910.1%
Singapore470.0%
Somalia2070.0%
South Africa4680.0%
South America10,9240.6%
South Central Asia19,6651.1%
South Eastern Asia9,2780.5%
Southern Europe1,8750.1%
Spain5880.0%
Sri Lanka1440.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines80.0%
Sudan2670.0%
Sweden2980.0%
Switzerland2240.0%
Syria2800.0%
Taiwan4570.0%
Thailand9510.1%
Trinidad and Tobago7060.0%
Turkey7680.0%
Uganda3290.0%
Ukraine5990.0%
Uruguay3900.0%
Uzbekistan100.0%
Venezuela1,1300.1%
Vietnam2,5130.1%
Western Africa5,0880.3%
Western Asia5,1390.3%
Western Europe5,8990.3%
Yemen560.0%
Zaire4910.0%
Zimbabwe2240.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 540

Sex and Age in Area Code 540

The most populous age groups in Area Code 540 are 15 to 19 Years (67,656 | 7.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (66,390 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49,917 (5.6%)48,406 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years54,459 (6.1%)52,213 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years60,271 (6.7%)56,962 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years67,656 (7.5%)66,390 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years66,166 (7.4%)62,952 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years54,029 (6.0%)52,256 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years56,461 (6.3%)54,067 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years56,566 (6.3%)57,580 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years55,931 (6.2%)54,222 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years56,712 (6.3%)55,139 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years60,457 (6.7%)60,082 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years64,285 (7.2%)62,210 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years56,389 (6.3%)60,469 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years48,334 (5.4%)53,207 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years38,246 (4.3%)43,112 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years24,392 (2.7%)32,058 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years15,161 (1.7%)20,698 (2.3%)
85 Years and over13,027 (1.5%)22,359 (2.5%)
Total898,459 (100.0%)914,382 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 540

Median Family Size in Area Code 540

The median family size in Area Code 540 is 3.00 persons per family, with single female/mother families (70,907 | 15.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14723 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (32,130 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.90 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 540
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple351,964 (77.3%)3.03
Single Male/Father32,130 (7.1%)2.90
Single Female/Mother70,907 (15.6%)3.15
Total Families455,001 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Area Code 540

The median household size in Area Code 540 is 2.58 persons per household, with single female/mother households (70,907 | 10.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.44834 persons per household. non-family households (220,667 | 32.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 540
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple351,964 (52.1%)3.06
Single Male/Father32,130 (4.8%)3.34
Single Female/Mother70,907 (10.5%)3.45
Non-family220,667 (32.7%)1.32
Total Households675,668 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 540

Out of a total of 675,668 households in Area Code 540, 455,001 (67.3%) are family households, while 220,667 (32.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 203,715, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 175,001.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 540
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-175,001 (25.9%)
2-Person Households203,715 (30.1%)36,196 (5.4%)
3-Person Households100,322 (14.8%)5,469 (0.8%)
4-Person Households86,923 (12.9%)2,954 (0.4%)
5-Person Households39,774 (5.9%)787 (0.1%)
6-Person Households15,484 (2.3%)127 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8,783 (1.3%)133 (0.0%)
Total455,001 (67.3%)220,667 (32.7%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 540

Fertility by Age in Area Code 540

Average fertility rate in Area Code 540 is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 144.6 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years431 (2.3%)75.7
20 to 34 years13,555 (71.6%)144.6
35 to 50 years4,951 (26.1%)49.2
Total18,937 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 540

56.5% of women with births (18,937) in Area Code 540 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 50.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 540
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)431 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years6,775 (50.0%)6,780 (50.0%)
35 to 50 years2,242 (45.3%)2,709 (54.7%)
Total10,692 (56.5%)8,245 (43.5%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 540

Average fertility rate in Area Code 540 is 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 158.5 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 26.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 540
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,700 (9.0%)65.0
High School Diploma4,581 (24.2%)119.1
College or Associate's Degree4,994 (26.4%)88.7
Bachelor's Degree4,607 (24.3%)118.5
Graduate Degree3,055 (16.1%)158.5
Total18,937 (100.0%)72.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 540

43.5% of women with births in Area Code 540 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 61.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 81.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 540
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School313 (18.4%)1,387 (81.6%)
High School Diploma1,402 (30.6%)3,179 (69.4%)
College or Associate's Degree1,676 (33.6%)3,318 (66.4%)
Bachelor's Degree2,849 (61.8%)1,758 (38.2%)
Graduate Degree1,484 (48.6%)1,571 (51.4%)
Total10,692 (56.5%)8,245 (43.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 540

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 540

Among the 868,668 employed individuals in Area Code 540, private company employees (549,875 | 63.3%), local government employees (71,675 | 8.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (67,792 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 540
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees549,87563.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)30,9733.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)43,3385.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations67,7927.8%
Local Government Employees71,6758.3%
State Government Employees41,8354.8%
Federal Government Employees61,7087.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1,4720.2%
Total868,668100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 540

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 540, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,466,181), 60.9% or 893,344 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 45,561 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.5% or 93,341 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,868.7% or 1,059,815 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years56,713 (51.7%)1,059,815 (1,868.7%)
20 to 24 Years102,209 (79.2%)1,706,192 (1,669.3%)
25 to 29 Years88,844 (83.6%)940,147 (1,058.2%)
30 to 34 Years93,341 (84.5%)799,279 (856.3%)
35 to 44 Years189,251 (84.4%)1,659,265 (876.8%)
45 to 54 Years192,892 (83.0%)1,177,943 (610.7%)
55 to 59 Years96,372 (76.2%)389,845 (404.5%)
60 to 64 Years72,615 (62.1%)284,219 (391.4%)
65 to 74 Years53,027 (29.0%)292,363 (551.4%)
75 Years and over15,484 (12.1%)62,576 (404.0%)
Total893,351 (60.9%)45,521 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 540

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 540, 78.4% of individuals (718,448) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (916,855) are in the labor force, with 749.9% or 5,387,642 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 85.5% or 277,324 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 936.6% or 415,120 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 540
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School44,326 (60.4%)687,745 (936.6%)
High School Diploma201,919 (77.1%)2,241,534 (855.9%)
College / Associate Degree207,202 (80.6%)1,741,095 (677.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher277,311 (85.5%)1,452,802 (447.8%)
Total718,490 (78.4%)6,875,496 (749.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 540

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 540 are Community & Social Service (100,383 | 11.4%), Management (99,368 | 11.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (68,927 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (60,276 | 6.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (50,787 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 540

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 540, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.8%), Computers & Mathematics (76.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.9%), Health Technologists (75.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 540
OccupationMaleFemale
Management59,250 (59.6%)40,118 (40.4%)
Business & Financial23,257 (46.2%)27,133 (53.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science52,753 (76.5%)16,174 (23.5%)
Computers & Mathematics31,724 (76.7%)9,651 (23.3%)
Architecture & Engineering16,293 (86.8%)2,483 (13.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,736 (54.0%)4,040 (46.0%)
Community & Social Service 34,039 (33.9%)66,344 (66.1%)
Education, Arts & Media6,262 (38.0%)10,207 (62.0%)
Legal Services & Support3,841 (49.0%)3,993 (51.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16,605 (27.6%)43,671 (72.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7,331 (46.4%)8,473 (53.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11,228 (22.1%)39,559 (77.9%)
Health Technologists8,278 (24.8%)25,053 (75.2%)
Total (Category)180,527 (48.8%)189,328 (51.2%)
Total (Overall)467,376 (53.1%)413,068 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 540 are Food Preparation & Serving (44,436 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (31,113 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (24,379 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (24,338 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (23,063 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 540

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 540, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.5%), Security & Protection (79.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.7%), Personal Care & Service (77.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 540
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3,470 (14.3%)20,868 (85.7%)
Security & Protection19,492 (79.9%)4,887 (20.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention9,287 (78.4%)2,565 (21.6%)
Law Enforcement10,205 (81.5%)2,322 (18.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving18,630 (41.9%)25,806 (58.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19,270 (61.9%)11,843 (38.1%)
Personal Care & Service5,267 (22.8%)17,796 (77.2%)
Total (Category)66,129 (44.9%)81,200 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)467,376 (53.1%)413,068 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 540 are Office & Administration (92,259 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (80,933 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 540

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 540
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related40,296 (49.8%)40,637 (50.2%)
Office & Administration22,577 (24.5%)69,682 (75.5%)
Total (Category)62,873 (36.3%)110,319 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)467,376 (53.1%)413,068 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 540 are Construction & Extraction (42,407 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30,534 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5,882 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 540

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 540
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4,819 (81.9%)1,063 (18.1%)
Construction & Extraction40,846 (96.3%)1,561 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair29,323 (96.0%)1,211 (4.0%)
Total (Category)74,988 (95.1%)3,835 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)467,376 (53.1%)413,068 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 540 are Production (46,371 | 5.3%), Transportation (32,979 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (31,895 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 540

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 540
OccupationMaleFemale
Production32,235 (69.5%)14,136 (30.5%)
Transportation27,035 (82.0%)5,944 (18.0%)
Material Moving23,589 (74.0%)8,306 (26.0%)
Total (Category)82,859 (74.5%)28,386 (25.5%)
Total (Overall)467,376 (53.1%)413,068 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 540

Employment Industries in Area Code 540

The major employment industries in Area Code 540 include Health Care & Social Assistance (111,369 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (97,122 | 11.0%), Educational Services (95,825 | 10.9%), Professional & Scientific (79,715 | 9.0%), and Manufacturing (77,408 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 540

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 540

The Area Code 540 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.3%), Construction (88.4%), and Utilities (80.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.5%), Educational Services (68.4%), and Enterprise Management (63.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 540
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8,875 (75.1%)2,944 (24.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,510 (92.3%)126 (7.7%)
Construction57,019 (88.4%)7,477 (11.6%)
Manufacturing55,486 (71.7%)21,922 (28.3%)
Wholesale Trade12,548 (73.8%)4,451 (26.2%)
Retail Trade49,273 (50.7%)47,849 (49.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing27,982 (76.0%)8,830 (24.0%)
Utilities6,240 (80.1%)1,552 (19.9%)
Information8,576 (59.0%)5,972 (41.0%)
Finance & Insurance12,704 (38.7%)20,113 (61.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing6,669 (50.9%)6,425 (49.1%)
Professional & Scientific47,539 (59.6%)32,176 (40.4%)
Enterprise Management247 (36.2%)435 (63.8%)
Administrative & Support22,013 (64.3%)12,209 (35.7%)
Educational Services30,295 (31.6%)65,530 (68.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22,807 (20.5%)88,562 (79.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8,263 (53.6%)7,160 (46.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services27,041 (45.7%)32,167 (54.3%)
Public Administration41,632 (62.2%)25,352 (37.9%)
Total467,376 (53.1%)413,068 (46.9%)

Education in Area Code 540

School Enrollment in Area Code 540

The most common levels of schooling among the 456,182 students in Area Code 540 are college / undergraduate (118,983 | 26.1%), high school (92,960 | 20.4%), and middle school (91,850 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 540
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool22,9885.0%
Kindergarten20,3454.5%
Elementary School84,12818.4%
Middle School91,85020.1%
High School92,96020.4%
College / Undergraduate118,98326.1%
Graduate / Professional24,9285.5%
Total456,182100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 540

Out of a total of 456,182 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 540, 78,771 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 377,411 (82.7%) 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 8,731 (49.8% 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 61,181 (89.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 540
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8,810 (50.2%)8,731 (49.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old83,723 (83.9%)16,037 (16.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds99,448 (87.3%)14,479 (12.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds61,181 (89.5%)7,149 (10.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds41,699 (84.2%)7,840 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds50,271 (81.6%)11,330 (18.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17,242 (75.6%)5,555 (24.4%)
35 Years and over15,054 (66.4%)7,633 (33.6%)
Total377,411 (82.7%)78,771 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 540

Business (77,950 | 17.3%), education (48,430 | 10.8%), social sciences (38,856 | 8.6%), science & technology (38,666 | 8.6%), and engineering (32,027 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 450,032 individuals in Area Code 540 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 540
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics25,6635.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural30,3266.7%
Physical & Health Sciences15,9313.5%
Psychology25,0525.6%
Social Sciences38,8568.6%
Engineering32,0277.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies5,3021.2%
Science & Technology38,6668.6%
Business77,95017.3%
Education48,43010.8%
Literature & Languages21,2214.7%
Liberal Arts & History28,2416.3%
Visual & Performing Arts17,2503.8%
Communications13,1822.9%
Arts & Humanities31,9357.1%
Total450,032100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 540

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 540

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 540 are males with 2 vehicles (177,164, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (147,545, making up 44.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 540
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9,388 (2.1%)8,149 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle58,341 (12.7%)67,383 (16.9%)
2 Vehicles177,164 (38.6%)147,545 (37.0%)
3 Vehicles113,862 (24.8%)96,494 (24.2%)
4 Vehicles60,620 (13.2%)49,358 (12.4%)
5 or more Vehicles39,230 (8.6%)29,938 (7.5%)
Total458,605 (100.0%)398,867 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 540

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 540 are 15 to 19 minutes (116,004 commuters, 15.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (98,569 commuters, 12.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (96,466 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Area Code 540
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes22,4942.9%
5 to 9 Minutes73,7109.6%
10 to 14 Minutes98,56912.8%
15 to 19 Minutes116,00415.1%
20 to 24 Minutes96,46612.5%
25 to 29 Minutes48,0316.2%
30 to 34 Minutes92,64812.0%
35 to 39 Minutes23,5443.1%
40 to 44 Minutes29,1833.8%
45 to 59 Minutes69,1849.0%
60 to 89 Minutes67,0698.7%
90 or more Minutes33,4734.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 540

The most common commute times in Area Code 540 are 15 to 19 minutes (58,749 commuters, 14.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (57,255 commuters, 16.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 540
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11,655 (2.8%)10,839 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes34,381 (8.3%)39,329 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes48,028 (11.6%)50,541 (14.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes58,749 (14.1%)57,255 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes49,278 (11.9%)47,188 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes23,841 (5.7%)24,190 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes50,282 (12.1%)42,366 (11.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes11,875 (2.9%)11,669 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes16,126 (3.9%)13,057 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes43,045 (10.4%)26,139 (7.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes44,242 (10.6%)22,827 (6.4%)
90 or more Minutes23,949 (5.8%)9,524 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 540

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 540 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (57,003, 13.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (53,108, 15.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 540
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM36,820 (8.9%)14,688 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25,365 (6.1%)10,032 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26,162 (6.3%)13,552 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM43,268 (10.4%)25,460 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM40,044 (9.6%)30,610 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM57,003 (13.7%)52,697 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM40,862 (9.8%)53,108 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM37,796 (9.1%)45,084 (12.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16,392 (4.0%)22,086 (6.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM21,976 (5.3%)23,398 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9,185 (2.2%)11,549 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4,947 (1.2%)5,582 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27,280 (6.6%)23,408 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28,351 (6.8%)23,670 (6.7%)
Total415,451 (100.0%)354,924 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 540

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 540

Of the total 675,668 dwellings in Area Code 540, owner-occupied units account for 484,475 (71.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 191,193 (28.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 540
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units484,47571.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units191,19328.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units675,668100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 540

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 540
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household175,00125.9%
2-Person Household239,91135.5%
3-Person Household105,79115.7%
4+ Person Household154,96522.9%
Total Housing Units675,668100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 540

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 540
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household104,727 (59.8%)70,274 (40.2%)
2-Person Household184,625 (77.0%)55,286 (23.0%)
3-Person Household77,417 (73.2%)28,374 (26.8%)
4+ Person Household117,706 (76.0%)37,259 (24.0%)
Total Housing Units484,475 (71.7%)191,193 (28.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 540

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 540
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School31,455 (58.3%)22,476 (41.7%)
High School Diploma117,231 (67.2%)57,108 (32.8%)
College/Associate Degree138,021 (69.4%)60,883 (30.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher197,768 (79.6%)50,726 (20.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 540

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 540
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years113,63816.8%
35 to 44 Years112,64116.7%
45 to 54 Years123,00918.2%
55 to 64 Years137,54620.4%
65 to 74 Years109,09216.2%
75 to 84 Years57,4478.5%
85 Years and Over22,2953.3%
Total675,668100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 540

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 540

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 540
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied484,475 (71.7%)$19,470,554
Renter-Occupied191,193 (28.3%)$8,605,229
Average675,668 (100.0%)$17,429,344

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 540

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 540
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007,231 (1.5%)11,198 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,680 (1.0%)6,444 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9998,470 (1.8%)12,535 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9999,990 (2.1%)11,225 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99911,771 (2.4%)10,437 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99924,250 (5.0%)20,576 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99941,560 (8.6%)26,336 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99972,163 (14.9%)35,895 (18.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99964,922 (13.4%)21,948 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999102,060 (21.1%)21,667 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more137,378 (28.4%)12,932 (6.8%)
Total484,475 (100.0%)191,193 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 540

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 540
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030,097 (6.2%)4,637 (2.4%)
$300 to $49967,057 (13.8%)6,861 (3.6%)
$500 to $79965,090 (13.4%)28,983 (15.2%)
$800 to $99933,778 (7.0%)30,197 (15.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49982,820 (17.1%)55,430 (29.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99974,170 (15.3%)31,252 (16.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49949,287 (10.2%)12,143 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99932,456 (6.7%)5,415 (2.8%)
$3,000 or more49,720 (10.3%)3,738 (2.0%)
Total484,475 (100.0%)191,193 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 540

Housing Structures in Area Code 540

Housing Structures in Area Code 540
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached490,70872.6%
Single Unit, Attached53,0457.9%
2 Unit Apartments11,7721.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12,6091.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20,7853.1%
10 or more Apartments52,8857.8%
Mobile Home / Other33,8645.0%
Total675,668100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 540

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 540
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached422,491 (86.1%)68,217 (13.9%)
Single Unit, Attached31,567 (59.5%)21,478 (40.5%)
2 Unit Apartments860 (7.3%)10,912 (92.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments673 (5.3%)11,936 (94.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,668 (8.0%)19,117 (92.0%)
10 or more Apartments3,598 (6.8%)49,287 (93.2%)
Mobile Home / Other23,618 (69.7%)10,246 (30.3%)
Total484,475 (71.7%)191,193 (28.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 540

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 540
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room731 (0.2%)5,473 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms7,150 (1.5%)34,081 (17.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms107,120 (22.1%)90,671 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms162,136 (33.5%)41,903 (21.9%)
8 or more Rooms207,338 (42.8%)19,065 (10.0%)
Total484,475 (100.0%)191,193 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 540

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 540
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas126,644 (26.1%)37,655 (19.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46,400 (9.6%)6,371 (3.3%)
Electricity250,775 (51.8%)132,082 (69.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene32,161 (6.6%)8,746 (4.6%)
Coal or Coke247 (0.1%)36 (0.0%)
All other Fuels26,331 (5.4%)5,090 (2.7%)
No Fuel Used1,917 (0.4%)1,213 (0.6%)
Total484,475 (100.0%)191,193 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 540

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 540
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11,380 (2.4%)21,148 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle94,995 (19.6%)83,027 (43.4%)
2 Vehicles192,215 (39.7%)60,536 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles185,885 (38.4%)26,482 (13.9%)
Total484,475 (100.0%)191,193 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 540

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 540

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units168,895315,580
Median Property Value$56,163,800$62,604,100
Median Household Income$13,688,497$110,029
Monthly Housing Costs$102,200$49,240
Real Estate Taxes$392,493$7,847

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 540

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 540
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013,849 (8.2%)5,588 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99912,477 (7.4%)8,588 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99974,572 (44.2%)123,895 (39.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99942,121 (24.9%)103,524 (32.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99915,065 (8.9%)47,376 (15.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,552 (3.3%)17,351 (5.5%)
$1,000,000 or more5,259 (3.1%)9,258 (2.9%)
Total168,895 (100.0%)315,580 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 540

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 540
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007,619 (4.5%)6,445 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99919,802 (11.7%)4,292 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,077 (8.3%)10,429 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99921,317 (12.6%)10,173 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99929,174 (17.3%)20,243 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,215 (13.2%)42,989 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99927,342 (16.2%)42,707 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more27,349 (16.2%)74,718 (23.7%)
Total168,895 (100.0%)315,580 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 540

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 540
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x43,484 (25.8%)20,881,456 (6,616.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x28,592 (16.9%)82,259 (26.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x22,825 (13.5%)85,375 (27.1%)
4.0x or more71,964 (42.6%)56,888 (18.0%)
Total168,895 (100.0%)315,580 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 540

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 540
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80029,154 (17.3%)880 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49940,937 (24.2%)31,063 (9.8%)
$800 to $1,49991,068 (53.9%)69,335 (22.0%)
Total168,895 (100.0%)315,580 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 540

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 540

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years115,269 (95.7%)5,160 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years290,139 (95.3%)14,192 (4.7%)
19 to 25 Years161,953 (90.0%)17,903 (10.0%)
26 to 34 Years164,581 (86.9%)24,851 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years194,586 (88.9%)24,304 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years208,180 (90.9%)20,925 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years222,586 (92.1%)19,042 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years179,391 (99.2%)1,501 (0.8%)
75 Years and older121,023 (99.7%)427 (0.4%)
Total1,657,708 (92.8%)128,305 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 540

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 540
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born115,269 (95.7%)5,160 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen290,139 (95.3%)14,192 (4.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen161,953 (90.0%)17,903 (10.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 540

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 540
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000148,416 (89.7%)16,954 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999203,692 (88.1%)27,434 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999232,907 (90.0%)25,855 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999210,147 (92.0%)18,230 (8.0%)
$100,000 and over828,549 (95.6%)38,412 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 540

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 640,547 (33.7%)78,599 (65.3%)
6 to 18 Years85,751 (28.2%)216,087 (71.0%)
19 to 25 Years20,524 (11.4%)145,292 (80.8%)
25 to 34 Years30,269 (16.0%)139,602 (73.7%)
35 to 44 Years32,125 (14.7%)170,645 (78.0%)
45 to 54 Years30,896 (13.5%)187,791 (82.0%)
55 to 64 Years45,674 (18.9%)191,877 (79.4%)
65 to 74 Years171,643 (94.9%)111,063 (61.4%)
75 Years and over119,981 (98.8%)79,022 (65.1%)
Total577,410 (32.3%)1,319,978 (73.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 540

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 540
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years276 (0.5%)359 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years9,565 (6.4%)6,256 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years14,671 (7.3%)12,749 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years37,476 (11.0%)39,664 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years21,018 (24.6%)20,229 (21.2%)
75 Years and over22,415 (44.0%)32,353 (45.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 540

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 540: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years122 (0.2%)231 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years787 (0.5%)631 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,898 (0.9%)1,698 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years10,731 (3.1%)6,622 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,999 (11.7%)5,699 (6.0%)
75 Years and over12,162 (23.9%)12,051 (17.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 540: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years158 (0.3%)165 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,112 (0.7%)1,180 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,782 (0.9%)1,982 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,996 (1.8%)7,067 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years3,297 (3.8%)3,161 (3.3%)
75 Years and over3,916 (7.7%)6,450 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 540: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7,907 (5.3%)4,591 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years10,435 (5.2%)8,090 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years11,984 (3.5%)14,604 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,387 (5.1%)3,497 (3.7%)
75 Years and over5,308 (10.4%)9,023 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 540: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years824 (0.5%)683 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,608 (1.3%)2,427 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years17,126 (5.0%)21,723 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years10,681 (12.5%)13,563 (14.2%)
75 Years and over12,492 (24.5%)22,122 (31.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 540: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,595 (1.7%)1,235 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,904 (0.9%)1,359 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years5,699 (1.7%)6,167 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,063 (3.6%)3,186 (3.3%)
75 Years and over5,033 (9.9%)8,246 (11.7%)

Technology Access in Area Code 540

Computing Device Access in Area Code 540

Computing Device Access in Area Code 540
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop531,17878.6%
Smartphone585,73486.7%
Tablet426,42663.1%
No Computing Device48,0937.1%
Total675,668100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 540

Internet Access in Area Code 540
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,8460.3%
Broadband Home465,32568.9%
Cellular Data Only81,82412.1%
Satellite Internet51,0797.6%
No Internet85,28712.6%
Total675,668100.0%

Area Code 540 Summary

Geography

Area code 540 is located in the state of Virginia. It covers the western and central parts of the state, including the cities of Roanoke, Winchester, Harrisonburg, and Staunton.

Social

Area code 540 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its vibrant music and art scene, as well as its many outdoor activities.

Economics

Area code 540 is home to a number of major employers, including Carilion Clinic, Valley Health, and the University of Virginia. The area is also home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

Area code 540 is home to a population of over 1.5 million people. The population is largely white, with a significant African American population. The median household income is around $50,000, and the median age is around 38 years old.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 540?
Per Capita income in Area Code 540 is $40,392.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 540?
Median Family Income in Area Code 540 is $96,052.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 540?
Median Household Income in Area Code 540 is $82,214.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 540?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 540 is 32.7%.
Women in Area Code 540 earn 67.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 540?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 540 is $10,339.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 540 earn $10,339 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 540?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 540 is 90.26.
What is the Total Population of Area Code 540?
Total Population of Area Code 540 is 1,812,841.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 540?
Total Male Population of Area Code 540 is 898,459.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 540?
Total Female Population of Area Code 540 is 914,382.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 540?
There are 98.26 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 540.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 540?
There are 101.77 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 540.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 540?
Median Population Age in Area Code 540 is 45.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 540
Average Family Size in Area Code 540 is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 540
Average Household Size in Area Code 540 is 2.6 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 540?
There are 893,351 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 540.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 540?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 540.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 540?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 540 is 5.1%.