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ZIP Code 37218

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 15,284

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 — 37218

What is the median household income in 37218?
The median household income in 37218 is $59,073 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 37218?
The poverty rate in 37218 is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 37218?
$295,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 37218?
The median gross rent in 37218 is $1,368 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 37218 residents have a college degree?
29.3% of adults in 37218 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
15,284
Median Income
$59,073
Median Home Value
$295,400
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.8%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,099 (+25.8%) Home Value: +$120,800 (+69.2%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+3.6%) Bachelor's+: +4.8 pp (+19.6%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+13%)

Demographics

Total Population 15,284
Median Age 39.0
Female 55.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.6% White (non-Hisp.) 18.9% Black 68.7% Asian 1.4% Two or More 6.5% Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
1.0%
Indian
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.4%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,073 ±$13,317
Per Capita Income $82,093
Median Family Income $82,043
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Child Poverty Rate 22.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.2%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
6.7%
$35–50k
12.1%
$50–75k
14.7%
$75–100k
8.2%
$100–150k
21.5%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
8.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,497
Owner-Occupied 71.1%
Renter-Occupied 28.9%
Vacancy Rate 6.5%
Median Home Value $295,400
Median Gross Rent $1,368
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.1%
$50–100k
2.5%
$100–200k
3.2%
$200–300k
28.8%
$300–500k
37.3%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.2%
$500–1k
14.4%
$1–1.5k
22.8%
$1.5–2k
29.2%
$2–2.5k
11.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.6%
1 vehicle
28.2%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3+
26.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.7%
Single-fam. att.
6.8%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
3.4%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
1.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.6%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
28.8%
2000–2009
8.8%
2010+
9.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.3%
Graduate Degree 11.8%
Some College / Associate 23.3%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.1%
Unemployment Rate 7.8%
Work from Home 11.4%
Self-Employed 6.4%
Government Workers 20.5%
Private For-Profit 72.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.5%
Prof. Services
11.8%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Transportation
8.4%
Retail
7.3%
Finance
6.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.9%
Public Admin
4.5%
Construction
3.1%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
35.3%
Food Prep
23.7%
Sales
18.2%
Production
17.5%
Construction
5.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.4 min
Drove Alone 76.1%
Carpool 7.4%
Public Transit 1.8%
Work from Home 11.4%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,073
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 32.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
7.3%
20–24
3.7%
25–34
14.5%
35–44
14.1%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
3.6%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
12.4%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 24.4% Working age (18–64): 75.6% 65 and over: 19.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 37.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
62.5%
Asia
34.2%
Europe
3.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%
With a Disability 17.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.3%
Uninsured 8.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.2%
Has a Computer 93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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