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U.S. ZIP Codes Show Wide Range in College Degree Attainment, From 1% to Over 90%
New Census Bureau data analyzed by UnitedStatesZipCodes.org shows stark contrasts in educational attainment across 41,552 active U.S. ZIP codes. Boston's 02210 leads with 95.7 percent of adults 25 and older holding college degrees while Green Bay's 54307 sits at the bottom. The American Community Survey estimates cover 2020 to 2024 and were released in 2026.
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Org. 7 percent of adults 25 and older holding a college degree. 3 million.
The findings come from American Community Survey estimates covering the period 2020 to 2024 that were released in 2026. 5 percent.
Org examined the top 50 most educated and 50 least educated ZIP codes out of the total 41,552. Irvington, New York ZIP code 10533 ranked 14th nationally with 90 percent. 5 percent.
8 percent and ranked 50th. At the lower end, Kincheloe, Michigan ZIP code 49784 registered 2 percent. Brickeys, Arkansas ZIP code 72320 came in at 3 percent.
6 percent of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree or higher. 3 percent rate.
The data lay bare a stunning educational divide across America, New York Post reported. In many metro areas, college graduates are discovering their expensive degrees are not securing jobs amid advances in artificial intelligence.
U.S. Adults believe a four-year degree is worth the price tag if loans are required. Trade schools, community colleges, certification programs, apprenticeships and on-the-job training represent far better and more practical options for many young Americans, according to the analysis.
“Over the last five years, we’ve noticed a significant increase in the percentage of adults completing higher education,” said Erik Hernandez, a Census Bureau statistician.
