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ZIP Code 36870

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,672

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 — 36870

What is the median household income in 36870?
The median household income in 36870 is $69,652 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36870?
The poverty rate in 36870 is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36870?
$178,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36870?
The median gross rent in 36870 is $972 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36870 residents have a college degree?
22.2% of adults in 36870 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,672
Median Income
$69,652
Median Home Value
$178,100
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,585 (+28.8%) Home Value: +$40,500 (+29.4%) Poverty Rate: +3.9 pp (+50%) Bachelor's+: +4.4 pp (+24.7%) Unemployment: -3.8 pp (-53.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,672
Median Age 37.0
Female 49.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.5% White (non-Hisp.) 72.3% Black 18.4% Asian 0.8% Two or More 4.5% Other 2.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.6%
Chinese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,652 ±$7,850
Per Capita Income $78,438
Median Family Income $80,982
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Child Poverty Rate 19.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
3.8%
$15–25k
6.1%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
8.9%
$50–75k
18.4%
$75–100k
16.1%
$100–150k
19.5%
$150–200k
6.5%
$200k+
4.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,951
Owner-Occupied 80.9%
Renter-Occupied 19.1%
Vacancy Rate 6.3%
Median Home Value $178,100
Median Gross Rent $972
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.8%
$50–100k
6.5%
$100–200k
17.8%
$200–300k
28.0%
$300–500k
11.1%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.7%
$500–1k
52.5%
$1–1.5k
39.4%
$1.5–2k
5.2%
$2–2.5k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
25.5%
2 vehicles
41.9%
3+
28.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
0.3%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
13.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.3%
1940–1969
1.2%
1970–1999
6.9%
2000–2009
28.5%
2010+
14.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.2%
Graduate Degree 9.8%
Some College / Associate 25.4%
Less Than High School 2.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Work from Home 10.2%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 21.8%
Private For-Profit 71.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.0%
Prof. Services
15.6%
Finance
11.0%
Retail
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Transportation
7.3%
Public Admin
7.2%
Construction
5.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
39.8%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
15.0%
Production
14.7%
Construction
9.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.3 min
Drove Alone 77.8%
Carpool 8.2%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 10.2%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,450
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
9.2%
15–19
7.1%
20–24
3.0%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
9.1%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 24.6% Working age (18–64): 75.4% 65 and over: 13.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.3%
Naturalized Citizen 64.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.2%
Asia
28.0%
Europe
18.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 13.1%
With a Disability 18.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.4%
Uninsured 11.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.0%
Has a Computer 94.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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