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ZIP Code 36116

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 44,369

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 — 36116

What is the median household income in 36116?
The median household income in 36116 is $53,973 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36116?
The poverty rate in 36116 is 21.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36116?
$137,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36116?
The median gross rent in 36116 is $1,056 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36116 residents have a college degree?
33.2% of adults in 36116 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
44,369
Median Income
$53,973
Median Home Value
$137,000
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.0%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,090 (+17.6%) Home Value: +$27,500 (+25.1%) Poverty Rate: +4.0 pp (+22.5%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+9.2%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-4.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 44,369
Median Age 33.0
Female 53.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4% White (non-Hisp.) 12.2% Black 80.4% Asian 2.6% Two or More 3.9% Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.8%
Indian
0.6%
Japanese
0.4%
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,973 ±$4,210
Per Capita Income $65,778
Median Family Income $64,007
Poverty Rate 21.8%
Child Poverty Rate 32.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.7%
$10–15k
5.7%
$15–25k
9.4%
$25–35k
6.8%
$35–50k
13.2%
$50–75k
23.5%
$75–100k
10.0%
$100–150k
14.3%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 20,007
Owner-Occupied 47.5%
Renter-Occupied 52.5%
Vacancy Rate 11.4%
Median Home Value $137,000
Median Gross Rent $1,056
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.3%
$50–100k
24.1%
$100–200k
27.3%
$200–300k
10.0%
$300–500k
16.8%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.2%
$500–1k
41.1%
$1–1.5k
46.0%
$1.5–2k
9.2%
$2–2.5k
0.4%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.5%
1 vehicle
44.8%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3+
18.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.8%
Single-fam. att.
3.4%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
13.9%
20+ units
7.5%
Mobile home
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.6%
1940–1969
1.2%
1970–1999
32.0%
2000–2009
9.8%
2010+
7.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.2%
Graduate Degree 14.5%
Some College / Associate 19.5%
Less Than High School 3.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.8%
Unemployment Rate 8.0%
Work from Home 6.1%
Self-Employed 5.9%
Government Workers 24.6%
Private For-Profit 69.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.4%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Public Admin
10.6%
Prof. Services
10.1%
Retail
9.9%
Transportation
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Finance
4.2%
Construction
2.8%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
37.4%
Production
20.3%
Food Prep
18.7%
Sales
18.1%
Construction
5.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.8 min
Drove Alone 84.3%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 6.1%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,734
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 28.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
7.9%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
9.6%
85+
3.0%
Under 18: 26.2% Working age (18–64): 73.8% 65 and over: 14.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.7%
Naturalized Citizen 30.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
55.6%
Latin America
19.5%
Africa
17.1%
Europe
6.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.0%
With a Disability 13.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.0%
Uninsured 10.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.9%
Has a Computer 95.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 80.3%
Moved from Abroad 1.2%

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