CensusDepth
Home / ZIP Codes / 26505

ZIP Code 26505

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 37,691

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 — 26505

What is the median household income in 26505?
The median household income in 26505 is $42,275 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 26505?
The poverty rate in 26505 is 16.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 26505?
$265,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 26505?
The median gross rent in 26505 is $942 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 26505 residents have a college degree?
55.2% of adults in 26505 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
37,691
Median Income
$42,275
Median Home Value
$265,100
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
25.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,004 (+7.6%) Home Value: +$50,000 (+23.2%) Poverty Rate: +4.3 pp (+34.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+3.8%) Unemployment: -2.1 pp (-25.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 37,691
Median Age 25.0
Female 49.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.4% White (non-Hisp.) 81.5% Black 4.0% Asian 6.5% Two or More 4.8% Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
2.4%
Indian
1.3%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Filipino
0.6%
Korean
0.6%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Mexican
0.4%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $42,275 ±$3,578
Per Capita Income $66,027
Median Family Income $88,898
Poverty Rate 16.9%
Child Poverty Rate 23.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.8%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
9.9%
$25–35k
12.5%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
7.4%
$100–150k
11.0%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
6.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,220
Owner-Occupied 33.2%
Renter-Occupied 66.8%
Vacancy Rate 14.7%
Median Home Value $265,100
Median Gross Rent $942
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 51.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.9%
$50–100k
1.7%
$100–200k
5.9%
$200–300k
35.8%
$300–500k
28.5%
$500k–$1M
9.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
53.1%
$1–1.5k
32.0%
$1.5–2k
7.7%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.9%
1 vehicle
46.3%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3+
10.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
30.7%
Single-fam. att.
7.1%
2–4 units
6.4%
5–19 units
9.1%
20+ units
18.4%
Mobile home
3.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.8%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
17.1%
2010+
14.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 55.2%
Graduate Degree 31.2%
Some College / Associate 12.3%
Less Than High School 2.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.6%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 12.0%
Self-Employed 1.3%
Government Workers 25.1%
Private For-Profit 73.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
42.2%
Arts/Entmt.
13.3%
Retail
10.8%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Public Admin
4.3%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Finance
3.7%
Construction
2.7%
Transportation
1.8%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
49.3%
Food Prep
20.4%
Sales
20.0%
Production
5.8%
Construction
4.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 18.4 min
Drove Alone 66.0%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 2.6%
Work from Home 12.0%
Walked 9.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 16,392
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 25.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.9%
5–9
3.3%
10–14
2.6%
15–19
13.7%
20–24
26.0%
25–34
18.3%
35–44
7.8%
45–54
5.8%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
3.9%
75–84
5.7%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 11.3% Working age (18–64): 88.7% 65 and over: 10.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.0%
Naturalized Citizen 30.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
64.0%
Europe
14.1%
Africa
10.2%
Latin America
8.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.5%
With a Disability 10.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.1%
Uninsured 5.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.4%
Has a Computer 95.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 59.3%
Moved from Abroad 1.9%

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