ZIP Code 38126
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 5,723
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 — 38126
- What is the median household income in 38126?
- The median household income in 38126 is $30,825 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38126?
- The poverty rate in 38126 is 38.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38126?
- $59,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38126?
- The median gross rent in 38126 is $794 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38126 residents have a college degree?
- 13.8% of adults in 38126 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,723
Median Income
$30,825
Median Home Value
$59,000
Poverty Rate
38.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.0%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,149 (+143.2%)
Home Value:
+$22,900 (+63.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-21.4 pp (-36%)
Bachelor's+:
+11.2 pp (+430.8%)
Unemployment:
-16.0 pp (-66.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
5,723
Median Age
28.0
Female
63.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 6.3%
Black 88.9%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.1%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$30,825
±$13,490
Per Capita Income
$43,589
Median Family Income
$34,533
Poverty Rate
38.0%
Child Poverty Rate
42.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
44.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
8.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.7%
$10–15k
21.2%
$15–25k
11.9%
$25–35k
11.4%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
15.8%
$75–100k
6.2%
$100–150k
3.9%
$150–200k
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,260
Owner-Occupied
15.6%
Renter-Occupied
84.4%
Vacancy Rate
17.2%
Median Home Value
$59,000
Median Gross Rent
$794
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
30.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
44.7%
$50–100k
24.5%
$100–200k
16.9%
$200–300k
2.9%
$300–500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.2%
$500–1k
48.9%
$1–1.5k
24.3%
$1.5–2k
3.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
26.8%
1 vehicle
60.7%
2 vehicles
10.5%
3+
2.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
33.5%
Single-fam. att.
7.2%
2–4 units
3.5%
5–19 units
11.1%
20+ units
23.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.7%
1940–1969
10.1%
1970–1999
6.7%
2000–2009
15.3%
2010+
26.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
81.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.8%
Graduate Degree
3.8%
Some College / Associate
24.2%
Less Than High School
3.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
3.0%
Government Workers
8.0%
Private For-Profit
89.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.7%
Retail
21.5%
Transportation
15.0%
Arts/Entmt.
11.3%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Finance
4.3%
Public Admin
2.1%
Construction
2.0%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Sales
30.9%
Production
24.5%
Management
23.1%
Food Prep
16.8%
Construction
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.5 min
Drove Alone
78.9%
Carpool
4.3%
Public Transit
2.1%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
7.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,698
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
8.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
1.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.6%
5–9
10.0%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
9.8%
25–34
16.5%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
5.7%
55–64
3.0%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
7.5%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 29.4%
Working age (18–64): 70.6%
65 and over: 13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
61.8%
Africa
25.2%
Latin America
13.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.9%
With a Disability
18.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.0%
Uninsured
10.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
70.1%
Has a Computer
80.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.3%
Moved from Abroad
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023