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ZIP Code 36855

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,521

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 — 36855

What is the median household income in 36855?
The median household income in 36855 is $58,230 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36855?
The poverty rate in 36855 is 20.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36855?
$176,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36855?
The median gross rent in 36855 is $925 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36855 residents have a college degree?
9.6% of adults in 36855 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,521
Median Income
$58,230
Median Home Value
$176,900
Poverty Rate
20.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.2%
Median Age
54.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,214 (+16.4%) Home Value: +$37,000 (+26.4%) Poverty Rate: +1.3 pp (+6.8%) Bachelor's+: -4.6 pp (-32.4%) Unemployment: -6.9 pp (-97.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,521
Median Age 54.0
Female 59.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8% White (non-Hisp.) 76.3% Black 21.8% Two or More 0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,230 ±$10,268
Per Capita Income $67,895
Median Family Income $60,795
Poverty Rate 20.5%
Child Poverty Rate 97.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.3%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
9.8%
$25–35k
11.0%
$35–50k
15.6%
$50–75k
29.9%
$75–100k
7.7%
$100–150k
11.2%
$150–200k
7.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 864
Owner-Occupied 92.6%
Renter-Occupied 7.4%
Vacancy Rate 12.5%
Median Home Value $176,900
Median Gross Rent $925
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 11.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.0%
$50–100k
8.4%
$100–200k
17.6%
$200–300k
28.4%
$300–500k
12.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
40.6%
2 vehicles
30.7%
3+
22.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.8%
2–4 units
0.2%
Mobile home
28.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.0%
1940–1969
13.4%
1970–1999
8.2%
2000–2009
5.4%
2010+
4.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.6%
Graduate Degree 2.4%
Some College / Associate 22.6%
Less Than High School 2.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.3%
Unemployment Rate 0.2%
Work from Home 3.8%
Self-Employed 1.5%
Government Workers 11.1%
Private For-Profit 87.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
49.5%
Edu/Health
28.6%
Finance
6.0%
Public Admin
4.1%
Construction
3.4%
Arts/Entmt.
2.6%
Agriculture
0.6%
Prof. Services
0.3%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Sales
25.8%
Production
24.3%
Food Prep
23.7%
Management
21.5%
Construction
4.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.7 min
Drove Alone 87.4%
Carpool 0.0%
Public Transit 1.9%
Work from Home 3.8%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 756
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 27.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 1.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
1.0%
15–19
1.9%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
9.0%
35–44
8.2%
45–54
17.2%
55–64
14.2%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
8.1%
85+
20.6%
Under 18: 9.5% Working age (18–64): 90.5% 65 and over: 28.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 13.3%
With a Disability 21.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.0%
Uninsured 10.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 68.1%
Has a Computer 88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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