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ZIP Code 29138

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,641

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 — 29138

What is the median household income in 29138?
The median household income in 29138 is $45,410 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29138?
The poverty rate in 29138 is 25.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29138?
$111,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29138?
The median gross rent in 29138 is $780 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29138 residents have a college degree?
15.9% of adults in 29138 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,641
Median Income
$45,410
Median Home Value
$111,200
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,819 (+9.2%) Home Value: +$31,800 (+40.1%) Poverty Rate: +11.4 pp (+78.6%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+6%) Unemployment: -4.9 pp (-72.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,641
Median Age 39.0
Female 48.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 24.2% White (non-Hisp.) 47.0% Black 25.1% Asian 0.1% Two or More 18.3% Other 4.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.0%
Puerto Rican
1.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,410 ±$5,627
Per Capita Income $65,534
Median Family Income $52,561
Poverty Rate 25.9%
Child Poverty Rate 43.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
15.8%
$25–35k
6.7%
$35–50k
22.0%
$50–75k
14.7%
$75–100k
10.4%
$100–150k
12.6%
$150–200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,407
Owner-Occupied 70.8%
Renter-Occupied 29.2%
Vacancy Rate 16.5%
Median Home Value $111,200
Median Gross Rent $780
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.5%
$50–100k
24.3%
$100–200k
14.9%
$200–300k
16.3%
$300–500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.2%
$500–1k
63.8%
$1–1.5k
15.7%
$1.5–2k
9.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3+
31.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
0.1%
5–19 units
2.3%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
38.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.6%
1940–1969
4.9%
1970–1999
13.9%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
6.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.9%
Graduate Degree 5.0%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 7.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.1%
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Work from Home 3.2%
Self-Employed 11.7%
Government Workers 14.5%
Private For-Profit 73.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.0%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Arts/Entmt.
12.2%
Retail
9.9%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Wholesale
6.8%
Construction
6.7%
Public Admin
6.7%
Agriculture
6.4%
Transportation
1.9%
Finance
1.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.0%
Production
22.3%
Management
20.8%
Sales
13.6%
Construction
12.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.8 min
Drove Alone 78.6%
Carpool 9.5%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 3.2%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,679
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.6%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
8.3%
20–24
4.5%
25–34
11.1%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
13.0%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
10.5%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 24.2% Working age (18–64): 75.8% 65 and over: 19.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.7%
Naturalized Citizen 8.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.3%
Asia
2.4%
Europe
2.4%
Africa
1.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.9%
With a Disability 16.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 77.9%
Uninsured 22.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 74.0%
Has a Computer 88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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