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ZIP Code 36608

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 37,599

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 — 36608

What is the median household income in 36608?
The median household income in 36608 is $64,372 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36608?
The poverty rate in 36608 is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36608?
$234,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36608?
The median gross rent in 36608 is $1,045 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36608 residents have a college degree?
41.8% of adults in 36608 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
37,599
Median Income
$64,372
Median Home Value
$234,400
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,040 (+25.4%) Home Value: +$77,600 (+49.5%) Poverty Rate: +0.2 pp (+2.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+6.9%) Unemployment: -0.8 pp (-19%)

Demographics

Total Population 37,599
Median Age 33.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8% White (non-Hisp.) 56.1% Black 35.1% Asian 1.7% Two or More 4.0% Other 1.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $64,372 ±$4,567
Per Capita Income $96,341
Median Family Income $82,875
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Child Poverty Rate 17.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.9%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
14.3%
$150–200k
6.1%
$200k+
9.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 17,690
Owner-Occupied 54.7%
Renter-Occupied 45.3%
Vacancy Rate 11.2%
Median Home Value $234,400
Median Gross Rent $1,045
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.6%
$50–100k
6.1%
$100–200k
17.0%
$200–300k
18.4%
$300–500k
21.7%
$500k–$1M
12.8%
$1M+
4.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.3%
$500–1k
39.7%
$1–1.5k
42.4%
$1.5–2k
8.5%
$2–2.5k
2.4%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.1%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3+
16.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
14.8%
20+ units
6.8%
Mobile home
3.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
28.2%
2000–2009
8.9%
2010+
7.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 41.8%
Graduate Degree 16.7%
Some College / Associate 20.3%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 8.9%
Self-Employed 5.2%
Government Workers 16.6%
Private For-Profit 78.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.5%
Retail
13.3%
Prof. Services
11.7%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Finance
8.3%
Construction
6.2%
Public Admin
4.5%
Transportation
4.4%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
41.3%
Sales
23.8%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
12.8%
Construction
6.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.1 min
Drove Alone 82.1%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 8.9%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,707
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
9.6%
25–34
15.5%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
8.6%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 23.4% Working age (18–64): 76.6% 65 and over: 15.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.6%
Naturalized Citizen 49.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.8%
Latin America
30.2%
Africa
11.1%
Europe
6.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.4%
With a Disability 11.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.5%
Uninsured 9.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.8%
Has a Computer 95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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