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ZIP Code 26537

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,392

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 — 26537

What is the median household income in 26537?
The median household income in 26537 is $57,788 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 26537?
The poverty rate in 26537 is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 26537?
$169,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 26537?
The median gross rent in 26537 is $676 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 26537 residents have a college degree?
24.4% of adults in 26537 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,392
Median Income
$57,788
Median Home Value
$169,000
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.1%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,910 (+26%) Home Value: +$41,400 (+32.4%) Poverty Rate: -5.3 pp (-36.1%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+17.9%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-6.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,392
Median Age 47.0
Female 54.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.3% White (non-Hisp.) 96.8% Black 1.4% Asian 0.8% Two or More 0.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.1%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,788 ±$14,274
Per Capita Income $72,245
Median Family Income $80,938
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Child Poverty Rate 21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 37.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
12.7%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
21.6%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,717
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
Vacancy Rate 13.5%
Median Home Value $169,000
Median Gross Rent $676
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.7%
$50–100k
15.9%
$100–200k
13.9%
$200–300k
23.7%
$300–500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.7%
$500–1k
66.7%
$1–1.5k
15.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
33.7%
2 vehicles
43.3%
3+
17.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
12.4%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
14.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.8%
1940–1969
0.8%
1970–1999
22.7%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
2.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.4%
Graduate Degree 12.5%
Some College / Associate 15.3%
Less Than High School 3.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.7%
Unemployment Rate 7.1%
Work from Home 4.1%
Self-Employed 1.0%
Government Workers 24.4%
Private For-Profit 74.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.8%
Retail
12.8%
Agriculture
9.5%
Construction
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Finance
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.2%
Public Admin
4.4%
Transportation
3.1%
Wholesale
1.3%
Prof. Services
0.9%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
34.8%
Sales
25.7%
Construction
16.5%
Production
11.6%
Food Prep
11.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.6 min
Drove Alone 79.6%
Carpool 14.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.1%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,349
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
3.7%
20–24
7.1%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
10.1%
45–54
16.5%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
11.9%
85+
8.7%
Under 18: 18.6% Working age (18–64): 81.4% 65 and over: 23.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.5%
With a Disability 20.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.8%
Uninsured 5.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.3%
Has a Computer 92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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