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ZIP Code 36401

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,493

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 — 36401

What is the median household income in 36401?
The median household income in 36401 is $41,135 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36401?
The poverty rate in 36401 is 20.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36401?
$102,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36401?
The median gross rent in 36401 is $807 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36401 residents have a college degree?
14.1% of adults in 36401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,493
Median Income
$41,135
Median Home Value
$102,500
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.1%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,279 (+8.7%) Home Value: +$16,000 (+18.5%) Poverty Rate: +7.2 pp (+55%) Bachelor's+: +2.3 pp (+19.5%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+12.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,493
Median Age 43.0
Female 56.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.1% White (non-Hisp.) 39.3% Black 55.9% Two or More 4.4% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Mexican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $41,135 ±$4,653
Per Capita Income $68,816
Median Family Income $52,049
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Child Poverty Rate 48.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.0%
$10–15k
8.3%
$15–25k
10.6%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
20.2%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
7.1%
$100–150k
10.8%
$150–200k
1.8%
$200k+
3.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,952
Owner-Occupied 70.7%
Renter-Occupied 29.3%
Vacancy Rate 27.4%
Median Home Value $102,500
Median Gross Rent $807
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.5%
$50–100k
24.3%
$100–200k
20.2%
$200–300k
15.0%
$300–500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.5%
$500–1k
44.9%
$1–1.5k
20.6%
$1.5–2k
3.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.6%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
30.9%
3+
21.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
21.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.7%
1940–1969
4.8%
1970–1999
13.2%
2000–2009
6.9%
2010+
2.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 89.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.1%
Graduate Degree 7.3%
Some College / Associate 22.5%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 39.8%
Unemployment Rate 9.1%
Work from Home 9.2%
Self-Employed 5.5%
Government Workers 15.4%
Private For-Profit 79.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.9%
Manufacturing
20.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Retail
9.6%
Transportation
8.9%
Prof. Services
6.8%
Finance
6.0%
Agriculture
5.3%
Construction
5.1%
Public Admin
3.4%
Wholesale
0.8%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
Management
28.7%
Production
25.8%
Sales
23.6%
Food Prep
13.8%
Construction
8.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.2 min
Drove Alone 81.4%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 9.2%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,869
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
10.0%
35–44
8.6%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
12.7%
85+
8.0%
Under 18: 22.3% Working age (18–64): 77.7% 65 and over: 22.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 58.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
79.7%
Europe
20.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%
With a Disability 20.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.1%
Uninsured 8.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 69.6%
Has a Computer 75.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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