ZIP Code 36856
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 8,825
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 — 36856
- What is the median household income in 36856?
- The median household income in 36856 is $68,636 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 36856?
- The poverty rate in 36856 is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 36856?
- $252,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 36856?
- The median gross rent in 36856 is $1,054 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 36856 residents have a college degree?
- 20.5% of adults in 36856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,825
Median Income
$68,636
Median Home Value
$252,700
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.4%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-3,944 (-5.4%)
Home Value:
+$54,700 (+27.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+4.8 pp (+100%)
Bachelor's+:
-8.1 pp (-28.3%)
Unemployment:
+4.0 pp (+42.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,825
Median Age
31.0
Female
56.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 31.7%
Black 54.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Other 2.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.6%
Puerto Rican
4.0%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$68,636
±$8,339
Per Capita Income
$76,841
Median Family Income
$68,262
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Child Poverty Rate
12.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.0%
$15–25k
13.5%
$25–35k
4.6%
$35–50k
3.7%
$50–75k
31.3%
$75–100k
17.5%
$100–150k
16.7%
$150–200k
6.2%
$200k+
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,942
Owner-Occupied
92.0%
Renter-Occupied
8.0%
Vacancy Rate
5.7%
Median Home Value
$252,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,054
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.7%
$50–100k
3.8%
$100–200k
10.4%
$200–300k
39.0%
$300–500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.9%
$500–1k
36.9%
$1–1.5k
42.7%
$1.5–2k
5.3%
$2–2.5k
11.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
17.1%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3+
41.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
2.3%
Mobile home
15.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.3%
1970–1999
9.8%
2000–2009
12.7%
2010+
53.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.5%
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
26.2%
Less Than High School
7.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Unemployment Rate
13.4%
Work from Home
9.7%
Self-Employed
3.0%
Government Workers
38.2%
Private For-Profit
58.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.0%
Public Admin
17.6%
Finance
15.5%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Retail
8.2%
Construction
6.5%
Wholesale
4.9%
Information
4.8%
Transportation
2.4%
Prof. Services
2.2%
Arts/Entmt.
0.9%
Occupation
Sales
29.2%
Management
28.8%
Production
19.0%
Food Prep
14.0%
Construction
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.7 min
Drove Alone
84.5%
Carpool
2.7%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
9.7%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,774
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
71.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
37.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
11.7%
5–9
13.3%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
4.0%
20–24
2.1%
25–34
17.6%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
3.1%
65–74
4.3%
75–84
4.9%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 34.1%
Working age (18–64): 65.9%
65 and over: 9.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
50.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
42.3%
Europe
11.1%
Africa
9.0%
Asia
1.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
26.2%
With a Disability
19.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.2%
Uninsured
2.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.3%
Has a Computer
92.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
72.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023