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ZIP Code 36854

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 15,913

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 — 36854

What is the median household income in 36854?
The median household income in 36854 is $60,385 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36854?
The poverty rate in 36854 is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36854?
$146,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36854?
The median gross rent in 36854 is $1,021 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36854 residents have a college degree?
18.8% of adults in 36854 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
15,913
Median Income
$60,385
Median Home Value
$146,300
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.9%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,292 (+15.9%) Home Value: +$28,900 (+24.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+6.1%) Bachelor's+: +1.6 pp (+9.3%) Unemployment: -1.0 pp (-34.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 15,913
Median Age 36.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 66.6% Black 28.5% Asian 1.0% Two or More 1.8% Other 1.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,385 ±$7,676
Per Capita Income $83,236
Median Family Income $72,030
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Child Poverty Rate 12.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
9.3%
$15–25k
9.4%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
10.3%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
16.7%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
4.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,761
Owner-Occupied 68.8%
Renter-Occupied 31.2%
Vacancy Rate 19.6%
Median Home Value $146,300
Median Gross Rent $1,021
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.9%
$50–100k
17.9%
$100–200k
20.7%
$200–300k
17.2%
$300–500k
10.7%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.3%
$500–1k
38.8%
$1–1.5k
49.1%
$1.5–2k
0.9%
$3.5k+
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.9%
1 vehicle
27.4%
2 vehicles
42.4%
3+
24.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
5.9%
20+ units
9.3%
Mobile home
17.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.2%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
8.8%
2000–2009
17.4%
2010+
13.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.8%
Graduate Degree 6.5%
Some College / Associate 23.1%
Less Than High School 4.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.0%
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Work from Home 3.5%
Self-Employed 5.3%
Government Workers 12.5%
Private For-Profit 81.5%
Industry
Manufacturing
30.8%
Edu/Health
18.0%
Retail
11.1%
Prof. Services
8.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Construction
6.7%
Finance
4.0%
Public Admin
3.8%
Transportation
3.1%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
28.2%
Production
25.4%
Sales
21.3%
Food Prep
16.6%
Construction
8.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.8 min
Drove Alone 86.0%
Carpool 8.3%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 3.5%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,237
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
9.0%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
12.2%
55–64
5.3%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
9.2%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 20.9% Working age (18–64): 79.1% 65 and over: 16.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.9%
Naturalized Citizen 12.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
56.0%
Europe
26.8%
Asia
17.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.2%
Uninsured 12.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.8%
Has a Computer 92.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.6%
Moved from Abroad 1.0%

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