ZIP Code 38106
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 21,827
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 — 38106
- What is the median household income in 38106?
- The median household income in 38106 is $29,818 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38106?
- The poverty rate in 38106 is 30.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38106?
- $66,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38106?
- The median gross rent in 38106 is $915 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38106 residents have a college degree?
- 12.1% of adults in 38106 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,827
Median Income
$29,818
Median Home Value
$66,400
Poverty Rate
30.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
18.6%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,630 (+18.4%)
Home Value:
+$14,800 (+28.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.4 pp (-7.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.8 pp (+17.5%)
Unemployment:
-3.6 pp (-16.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
21,827
Median Age
42.0
Female
50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 2.4%
Black 94.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Other 1.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.6%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$29,818
±$4,504
Per Capita Income
$51,650
Median Family Income
$38,903
Poverty Rate
30.7%
Child Poverty Rate
48.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
29.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.2%
$10–15k
12.9%
$15–25k
14.4%
$25–35k
15.9%
$35–50k
15.0%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
9.3%
$100–150k
5.8%
$150–200k
0.6%
$200k+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
11,630
Owner-Occupied
36.4%
Renter-Occupied
63.6%
Vacancy Rate
21.5%
Median Home Value
$66,400
Median Gross Rent
$915
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
35.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
30.5%
$50–100k
49.7%
$100–200k
11.7%
$200–300k
1.6%
$300–500k
0.7%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.3%
$500–1k
62.1%
$1–1.5k
30.3%
$1.5–2k
2.0%
$2–2.5k
0.1%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.1%
1 vehicle
56.0%
2 vehicles
20.7%
3+
5.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.1%
Single-fam. att.
5.9%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
1.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.9%
1940–1969
28.0%
1970–1999
5.3%
2000–2009
1.8%
2010+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.1%
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
16.4%
Less Than High School
4.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.6%
Work from Home
2.9%
Self-Employed
1.6%
Government Workers
9.6%
Private For-Profit
88.7%
Industry
Transportation
26.9%
Edu/Health
19.3%
Prof. Services
11.3%
Arts/Entmt.
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Retail
8.6%
Public Admin
3.3%
Construction
3.1%
Finance
2.9%
Wholesale
0.8%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Production
31.0%
Sales
23.8%
Food Prep
20.8%
Management
18.1%
Construction
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.8 min
Drove Alone
82.0%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
2.5%
Work from Home
2.9%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
9,126
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
12.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
3.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
11.0%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 23.5%
Working age (18–64): 76.5%
65 and over: 18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.7%
Naturalized Citizen
23.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
93.3%
Africa
6.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.5%
With a Disability
16.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.7%
Uninsured
18.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
62.6%
Has a Computer
76.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023