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ZIP Code 36251

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,146

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 — 36251

What is the median household income in 36251?
The median household income in 36251 is $51,094 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36251?
The poverty rate in 36251 is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36251?
$158,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36251?
The median gross rent in 36251 is $442 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36251 residents have a college degree?
13.4% of adults in 36251 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,146
Median Income
$51,094
Median Home Value
$158,200
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.4%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,423 (+43.2%) Home Value: +$74,300 (+88.6%) Poverty Rate: -5.4 pp (-26.6%) Bachelor's+: +4.2 pp (+45.7%) Unemployment: -4.8 pp (-77.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,146
Median Age 40.0
Female 53.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.2% White (non-Hisp.) 80.8% Black 8.3% Asian 0.1% Two or More 7.2% Other 0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.6%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,094 ±$9,738
Per Capita Income $80,210
Median Family Income $63,132
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Child Poverty Rate 14.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.2%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
18.8%
$75–100k
7.9%
$100–150k
18.7%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
0.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,409
Owner-Occupied 73.8%
Renter-Occupied 26.2%
Vacancy Rate 14.0%
Median Home Value $158,200
Median Gross Rent $442
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 10.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.3%
$50–100k
17.8%
$100–200k
16.1%
$200–300k
27.1%
$300–500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
51.9%
$500–1k
42.3%
$1–1.5k
5.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.0%
1 vehicle
22.2%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3+
33.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
3.6%
5–19 units
0.2%
Mobile home
26.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.4%
1940–1969
3.1%
1970–1999
9.3%
2000–2009
15.1%
2010+
8.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.4%
Graduate Degree 2.7%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 6.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.4%
Unemployment Rate 1.4%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 9.4%
Government Workers 11.5%
Private For-Profit 78.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
31.0%
Edu/Health
17.2%
Construction
15.5%
Retail
10.2%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Transportation
4.6%
Public Admin
2.3%
Information
2.2%
Finance
1.8%
Agriculture
1.3%
Arts/Entmt.
1.2%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Management
33.6%
Production
29.9%
Sales
15.0%
Construction
14.8%
Food Prep
6.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.9 min
Drove Alone 81.4%
Carpool 8.7%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,072
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
7.1%
25–34
14.8%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
9.2%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 21.8% Working age (18–64): 78.2% 65 and over: 18.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 73.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
75.0%
Europe
25.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.5%
With a Disability 17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.0%
Uninsured 10.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 73.4%
Has a Computer 83.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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