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ZIP Code 37938

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,904

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 — 37938

What is the median household income in 37938?
The median household income in 37938 is $80,868 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 37938?
The poverty rate in 37938 is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 37938?
$287,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 37938?
The median gross rent in 37938 is $1,091 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 37938 residents have a college degree?
33.1% of adults in 37938 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,904
Median Income
$80,868
Median Home Value
$287,400
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
48.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,327 (+8.5%) Home Value: +$98,400 (+52.1%) Poverty Rate: +0.9 pp (+20.5%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+12.6%) Unemployment: -1.3 pp (-28.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,904
Median Age 48.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6% White (non-Hisp.) 92.6% Black 1.3% Asian 1.8% Two or More 2.5% Other 1.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.9%
Chinese
0.5%
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $80,868 ±$8,037
Per Capita Income $122,048
Median Family Income $95,930
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Child Poverty Rate 6.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.1%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
5.3%
$25–35k
3.8%
$35–50k
8.3%
$50–75k
20.6%
$75–100k
15.7%
$100–150k
22.3%
$150–200k
7.9%
$200k+
9.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,208
Owner-Occupied 89.7%
Renter-Occupied 10.3%
Vacancy Rate 4.6%
Median Home Value $287,400
Median Gross Rent $1,091
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.5%
$50–100k
2.0%
$100–200k
3.4%
$200–300k
30.8%
$300–500k
38.6%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.2%
$500–1k
32.0%
$1–1.5k
38.9%
$1.5–2k
8.4%
$2–2.5k
8.2%
$2.5–3.5k
3.1%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3+
36.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.4%
Single-fam. att.
4.5%
2–4 units
0.4%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.5%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
23.1%
2010+
7.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.1%
Graduate Degree 12.9%
Some College / Associate 20.7%
Less Than High School 2.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Work from Home 10.7%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 14.5%
Private For-Profit 78.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.6%
Retail
11.3%
Prof. Services
11.2%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Finance
10.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation
5.2%
Wholesale
3.8%
Public Admin
3.3%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
39.6%
Sales
28.8%
Food Prep
15.7%
Production
10.3%
Construction
5.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.7 min
Drove Alone 82.3%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.7%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,877
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 67.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.9%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
7.5%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
16.5%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
11.3%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 17.6% Working age (18–64): 82.4% 65 and over: 21.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 72.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
71.1%
Europe
15.5%
Latin America
9.1%
Africa
4.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.8%
With a Disability 14.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.3%
Uninsured 7.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.1%
Has a Computer 91.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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