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ZIP Code 26040

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,855

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 26040

What is the median household income in 26040?
The median household income in 26040 is $43,235 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 26040?
The poverty rate in 26040 is 23.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 26040?
$88,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 26040?
The median gross rent in 26040 is $545 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 26040 residents have a college degree?
13.7% of adults in 26040 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,855
Median Income
$43,235
Median Home Value
$88,000
Poverty Rate
23.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.2%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,469 (+8.7%) Home Value: +$17,800 (+25.4%) Poverty Rate: +11.5 pp (+98.3%) Bachelor's+: -7.4 pp (-35.1%) Unemployment: +3.8 pp (+111.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,855
Median Age 33.0
Female 44.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3% White (non-Hisp.) 86.8% Black 0.1% Asian 0.2% Two or More 12.4% Other 0.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $43,235 ±$7,330
Per Capita Income $69,420
Median Family Income $44,511
Poverty Rate 23.2%
Child Poverty Rate 42.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 32.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
9.5%
$15–25k
16.8%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
18.7%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
7.4%
$100–150k
15.5%
$150–200k
2.6%
$200k+
2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 947
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
Vacancy Rate 21.4%
Median Home Value $88,000
Median Gross Rent $545
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.3%
$50–100k
36.8%
$100–200k
34.0%
$200–300k
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
33.3%
$500–1k
59.3%
$1–1.5k
1.6%
$1.5–2k
5.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.6%
1 vehicle
41.3%
2 vehicles
27.6%
3+
15.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.0%
Single-fam. att.
5.9%
2–4 units
6.0%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
2.4%
Mobile home
2.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
53.3%
1940–1969
9.9%
1970–1999
7.8%
2000–2009
0.6%
2010+
0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.7%
Graduate Degree 4.0%
Some College / Associate 21.3%
Less Than High School 0.0%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.6%
Unemployment Rate 7.2%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 0.8%
Government Workers 15.7%
Private For-Profit 83.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.9%
Retail
13.1%
Arts/Entmt.
10.8%
Agriculture
8.4%
Prof. Services
7.4%
Construction
7.4%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Transportation
4.8%
Finance
4.6%
Wholesale
3.4%
Public Admin
2.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Sales
28.6%
Management
25.5%
Production
20.5%
Food Prep
13.3%
Construction
12.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.5 min
Drove Alone 79.1%
Carpool 11.0%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 2.4%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 744
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 31.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.0%
5–9
9.5%
10–14
11.3%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
20.4%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
7.9%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
8.4%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 28.9% Working age (18–64): 71.1% 65 and over: 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.6%
Naturalized Citizen 81.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
36.4%
Europe
36.4%
Asia
18.2%
Africa
9.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 18.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.3%
Uninsured 6.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.6%
Has a Computer 86.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023