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ZIP Code 36421

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,861

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 — 36421

What is the median household income in 36421?
The median household income in 36421 is $63,781 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36421?
The poverty rate in 36421 is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36421?
$156,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36421?
The median gross rent in 36421 is $772 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36421 residents have a college degree?
17.3% of adults in 36421 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,861
Median Income
$63,781
Median Home Value
$156,400
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,221 (+49.9%) Home Value: +$58,700 (+60.1%) Poverty Rate: -1.5 pp (-10.4%) Bachelor's+: -1.5 pp (-8%) Unemployment: -6.9 pp (-73.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,861
Median Age 41.0
Female 51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9% White (non-Hisp.) 83.8% Black 11.4% Asian 0.6% Two or More 3.6% Other 0.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,781 ±$8,012
Per Capita Income $91,659
Median Family Income $70,055
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Child Poverty Rate 18.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.7%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
7.9%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
10.6%
$50–75k
21.8%
$75–100k
14.5%
$100–150k
14.2%
$150–200k
6.6%
$200k+
4.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,769
Owner-Occupied 79.2%
Renter-Occupied 20.8%
Vacancy Rate 22.4%
Median Home Value $156,400
Median Gross Rent $772
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 24.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.4%
$50–100k
15.8%
$100–200k
13.8%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.5%
$500–1k
67.2%
$1–1.5k
8.5%
$1.5–2k
11.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.5%
1 vehicle
24.9%
2 vehicles
37.4%
3+
29.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.7%
20+ units
1.0%
Mobile home
28.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.3%
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
16.1%
2000–2009
12.5%
2010+
10.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.3%
Graduate Degree 7.2%
Some College / Associate 19.7%
Less Than High School 2.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 51.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 2.0%
Self-Employed 6.0%
Government Workers 15.7%
Private For-Profit 77.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.5%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Retail
11.9%
Transportation
8.2%
Construction
6.4%
Public Admin
4.8%
Prof. Services
4.5%
Arts/Entmt.
4.5%
Finance
3.9%
Wholesale
3.9%
Agriculture
3.7%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
41.1%
Production
21.2%
Sales
17.1%
Food Prep
11.0%
Construction
9.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.8 min
Drove Alone 89.6%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.0%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,700
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.0%
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
5.7%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
10.7%
35–44
15.3%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
12.6%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 22.5% Working age (18–64): 77.5% 65 and over: 20.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%
Naturalized Citizen 68.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
36.4%
Europe
32.5%
Latin America
31.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.7%
With a Disability 18.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.7%
Has a Computer 91.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.9%

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