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ZIP Code 36272

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 12,996

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 — 36272

What is the median household income in 36272?
The median household income in 36272 is $52,726 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36272?
The poverty rate in 36272 is 15.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36272?
$123,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36272?
The median gross rent in 36272 is $808 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36272 residents have a college degree?
16.7% of adults in 36272 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,996
Median Income
$52,726
Median Home Value
$123,200
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,667 (+28.4%) Home Value: +$40,300 (+48.6%) Poverty Rate: -0.5 pp (-3.1%) Bachelor's+: +3.0 pp (+21.9%) Unemployment: -3.1 pp (-47.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,996
Median Age 43.0
Female 52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0% White (non-Hisp.) 89.7% Black 5.3% Two or More 3.1% Other 0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Mexican
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,726 ±$6,605
Per Capita Income $79,480
Median Family Income $71,261
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Child Poverty Rate 29.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
7.0%
$15–25k
15.6%
$25–35k
6.3%
$35–50k
13.8%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
16.3%
$150–200k
4.9%
$200k+
4.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,166
Owner-Occupied 77.1%
Renter-Occupied 22.9%
Vacancy Rate 18.0%
Median Home Value $123,200
Median Gross Rent $808
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.4%
$50–100k
22.0%
$100–200k
20.4%
$200–300k
16.9%
$300–500k
8.3%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
2.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.9%
$500–1k
57.4%
$1–1.5k
21.6%
$1.5–2k
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.5%
1 vehicle
29.1%
2 vehicles
27.9%
3+
39.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.8%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
21.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.6%
1940–1969
8.8%
1970–1999
13.8%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
8.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.7%
Graduate Degree 6.2%
Some College / Associate 18.0%
Less Than High School 4.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 1.4%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 17.2%
Private For-Profit 76.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.2%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Retail
15.4%
Prof. Services
9.8%
Transportation
7.3%
Construction
6.6%
Public Admin
5.8%
Finance
5.2%
Arts/Entmt.
4.4%
Wholesale
3.3%
Agriculture
2.1%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Management
32.3%
Production
23.8%
Sales
20.6%
Construction
13.4%
Food Prep
10.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.6 min
Drove Alone 87.5%
Carpool 9.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.4%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,056
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 53.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
11.7%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
18.5%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
10.2%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 20.6% Working age (18–64): 79.4% 65 and over: 16.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.1%
Naturalized Citizen 16.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
81.3%
Latin America
18.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%
With a Disability 20.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.1%
Uninsured 11.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.5%
Has a Computer 93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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