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ZIP Code 26501

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,640

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 — 26501

What is the median household income in 26501?
The median household income in 26501 is $62,173 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 26501?
The poverty rate in 26501 is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 26501?
$213,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 26501?
The median gross rent in 26501 is $914 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 26501 residents have a college degree?
44.9% of adults in 26501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,640
Median Income
$62,173
Median Home Value
$213,000
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$7,838 (+14.4%) Home Value: +$41,200 (+24%) Poverty Rate: +2.3 pp (+33.8%) Bachelor's+: +5.6 pp (+14.2%) Unemployment: -3.9 pp (-52.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,640
Median Age 40.0
Female 46.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% White (non-Hisp.) 87.5% Black 6.1% Asian 1.2% Two or More 3.2% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.5%
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.5%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,173 ±$4,511
Per Capita Income $83,274
Median Family Income $89,343
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Child Poverty Rate 14.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
7.9%
$25–35k
9.2%
$35–50k
14.2%
$50–75k
19.1%
$75–100k
9.9%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
7.6%
$200k+
7.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 9,541
Owner-Occupied 59.7%
Renter-Occupied 40.3%
Vacancy Rate 8.9%
Median Home Value $213,000
Median Gross Rent $914
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.3%
$50–100k
7.0%
$100–200k
9.1%
$200–300k
33.3%
$300–500k
16.8%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.0%
$500–1k
54.9%
$1–1.5k
26.5%
$1.5–2k
11.5%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.9%
1 vehicle
39.9%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3+
15.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.5%
Single-fam. att.
4.4%
2–4 units
7.4%
5–19 units
5.2%
20+ units
4.1%
Mobile home
9.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.9%
1940–1969
10.8%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
8.0%
2010+
8.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 44.9%
Graduate Degree 21.8%
Some College / Associate 15.2%
Less Than High School 1.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 9.7%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 23.7%
Private For-Profit 71.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.0%
Retail
12.0%
Prof. Services
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
9.8%
Construction
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Transportation
3.7%
Finance
3.5%
Public Admin
3.4%
Agriculture
2.6%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Management
47.7%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
17.3%
Construction
8.5%
Production
7.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.3 min
Drove Alone 71.3%
Carpool 10.0%
Public Transit 1.3%
Work from Home 9.7%
Walked 6.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 8,690
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
10.3%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
15.3%
45–54
14.1%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
10.1%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 14.5% Working age (18–64): 85.5% 65 and over: 14.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.1%
Naturalized Citizen 70.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
37.7%
Europe
26.3%
Africa
17.8%
Latin America
11.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 15.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.2%
Uninsured 5.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.9%
Has a Computer 96.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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