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ZIP Code 36502

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,008

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 — 36502

What is the median household income in 36502?
The median household income in 36502 is $41,136 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36502?
The poverty rate in 36502 is 15.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36502?
$129,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36502?
The median gross rent in 36502 is $707 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36502 residents have a college degree?
8.6% of adults in 36502 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,008
Median Income
$41,136
Median Home Value
$129,400
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,291 (+25.2%) Home Value: +$23,600 (+22.3%) Poverty Rate: -2.2 pp (-12.6%) Bachelor's+: -2.4 pp (-21.8%) Unemployment: -4.1 pp (-30.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,008
Median Age 43.0
Female 48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6% White (non-Hisp.) 49.4% Black 40.2% Asian 0.6% Two or More 2.1% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Mexican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $41,136 ±$4,081
Per Capita Income $60,404
Median Family Income $56,875
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Child Poverty Rate 21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.9%
$10–15k
7.4%
$15–25k
13.4%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
15.0%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
8.0%
$150–200k
3.5%
$200k+
1.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,404
Owner-Occupied 65.4%
Renter-Occupied 34.6%
Vacancy Rate 19.6%
Median Home Value $129,400
Median Gross Rent $707
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.6%
$50–100k
23.7%
$100–200k
13.4%
$200–300k
17.7%
$300–500k
5.2%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.2%
$500–1k
59.6%
$1–1.5k
12.7%
$1.5–2k
4.3%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.0%
1 vehicle
38.8%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
18.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
21.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.8%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
14.2%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
9.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 8.6%
Graduate Degree 3.2%
Some College / Associate 18.7%
Less Than High School 4.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.2%
Unemployment Rate 9.4%
Work from Home 0.8%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 14.9%
Private For-Profit 79.4%
Industry
Retail
21.1%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Arts/Entmt.
14.6%
Edu/Health
14.2%
Public Admin
9.7%
Construction
7.2%
Prof. Services
3.3%
Finance
3.1%
Transportation
1.9%
Agriculture
1.9%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
24.4%
Sales
24.2%
Management
23.6%
Production
18.5%
Construction
9.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.7 min
Drove Alone 89.2%
Carpool 8.6%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 0.8%
Walked 0.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,952
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
12.0%
85+
7.4%
Under 18: 21.6% Working age (18–64): 78.4% 65 and over: 21.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 87.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
45.6%
Europe
27.0%
Asia
18.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.5%
With a Disability 21.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.8%
Uninsured 12.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 73.8%
Has a Computer 83.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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