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ZIP Code 37821

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 22,113

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 — 37821

What is the median household income in 37821?
The median household income in 37821 is $45,350 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 37821?
The poverty rate in 37821 is 19.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 37821?
$127,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 37821?
The median gross rent in 37821 is $789 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 37821 residents have a college degree?
9.3% of adults in 37821 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
22,113
Median Income
$45,350
Median Home Value
$127,800
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.6%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,136 (+36.5%) Home Value: +$19,500 (+18%) Poverty Rate: -0.4 pp (-2%) Bachelor's+: -1.0 pp (-9.7%) Unemployment: -4.8 pp (-57.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 22,113
Median Age 43.0
Female 53.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.9% White (non-Hisp.) 91.9% Black 1.4% Asian 0.7% Two or More 3.9% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,350 ±$5,279
Per Capita Income $56,117
Median Family Income $52,555
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Child Poverty Rate 35.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.7%
$10–15k
7.5%
$15–25k
12.6%
$25–35k
11.5%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
21.4%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
9.1%
$150–200k
1.7%
$200k+
1.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,897
Owner-Occupied 65.9%
Renter-Occupied 34.1%
Vacancy Rate 14.2%
Median Home Value $127,800
Median Gross Rent $789
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 21.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.1%
$50–100k
18.8%
$100–200k
19.2%
$200–300k
17.6%
$300–500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.7%
$500–1k
58.1%
$1–1.5k
15.7%
$1.5–2k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
34.9%
3+
25.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
6.2%
5–19 units
3.0%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
28.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.3%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
11.6%
2010+
7.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.3%
Graduate Degree 2.9%
Some College / Associate 17.6%
Less Than High School 7.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Work from Home 3.8%
Self-Employed 4.9%
Government Workers 15.9%
Private For-Profit 78.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
20.4%
Edu/Health
18.6%
Arts/Entmt.
18.5%
Retail
8.7%
Transportation
7.4%
Construction
7.3%
Prof. Services
4.4%
Public Admin
3.1%
Finance
2.9%
Wholesale
2.8%
Agriculture
0.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
25.3%
Management
22.2%
Production
21.2%
Sales
19.5%
Construction
11.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.8 min
Drove Alone 79.0%
Carpool 13.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.8%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,349
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
9.7%
45–54
14.0%
55–64
8.1%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
12.6%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 22.1% Working age (18–64): 77.9% 65 and over: 20.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 59.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
60.6%
Latin America
33.3%
Europe
6.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.3%
With a Disability 22.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.2%
Uninsured 10.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.5%
Has a Computer 87.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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