ZIP Code 38127
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 39,553
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 — 38127
- What is the median household income in 38127?
- The median household income in 38127 is $37,768 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38127?
- The poverty rate in 38127 is 28.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38127?
- $82,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38127?
- The median gross rent in 38127 is $1,104 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38127 residents have a college degree?
- 11.4% of adults in 38127 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
39,553
Median Income
$37,768
Median Home Value
$82,500
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.5%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,970 (+26.7%)
Home Value:
+$23,200 (+39.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.5 pp (-23.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.2 pp (+11.8%)
Unemployment:
+0.5 pp (+4.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
39,553
Median Age
32.0
Female
55.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 7.9%
Black 86.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Other 2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,768
±$3,533
Per Capita Income
$53,300
Median Family Income
$43,910
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Child Poverty Rate
40.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
35.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.7%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
14.4%
$25–35k
10.3%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
10.3%
$100–150k
6.4%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
17,560
Owner-Occupied
45.7%
Renter-Occupied
54.3%
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
Median Home Value
$82,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,104
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
56.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.2%
$50–100k
49.9%
$100–200k
17.3%
$200–300k
5.2%
$300–500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.9%
$500–1k
27.5%
$1–1.5k
47.3%
$1.5–2k
15.5%
$2–2.5k
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.5%
1 vehicle
41.6%
2 vehicles
28.6%
3+
17.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
1.5%
5–19 units
9.0%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
1.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.0%
1940–1969
5.9%
1970–1999
18.7%
2000–2009
4.0%
2010+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.4%
Graduate Degree
3.7%
Some College / Associate
25.1%
Less Than High School
4.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Unemployment Rate
11.5%
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
7.0%
Government Workers
13.5%
Private For-Profit
78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.7%
Transportation
15.2%
Arts/Entmt.
13.2%
Prof. Services
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Retail
9.7%
Public Admin
4.8%
Construction
3.6%
Finance
3.1%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Production
24.6%
Food Prep
24.5%
Management
22.4%
Sales
20.3%
Construction
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.4 min
Drove Alone
76.5%
Carpool
13.4%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
14,183
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
24.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.9%
5–9
10.2%
10–14
9.0%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
13.7%
35–44
11.0%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
9.8%
85+
2.1%
Under 18: 32.4%
Working age (18–64): 67.6%
65 and over: 12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
6.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.1%
Asia
9.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.4%
With a Disability
19.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.1%
Has a Computer
91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023