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ZIP Code 38138

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,368

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 — 38138

What is the median household income in 38138?
The median household income in 38138 is $130,125 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38138?
The poverty rate in 38138 is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38138?
$393,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38138?
The median gross rent in 38138 is $1,716 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38138 residents have a college degree?
68.8% of adults in 38138 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,368
Median Income
$130,125
Median Home Value
$393,600
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$24,833 (+23.6%) Home Value: +$105,200 (+36.5%) Poverty Rate: +0.9 pp (+60%) Bachelor's+: +6.3 pp (+10.1%) Unemployment: +1.5 pp (+100%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,368
Median Age 44.0
Female 53.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4% White (non-Hisp.) 84.5% Black 5.8% Asian 4.7% Two or More 2.7% Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.6%
Indian
1.5%
Korean
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.1%
Puerto Rican
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $130,125 ±$11,839
Per Capita Income $177,122
Median Family Income $157,743
Poverty Rate 2.4%
Child Poverty Rate 2.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.7%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
2.3%
$25–35k
4.8%
$35–50k
4.2%
$50–75k
10.3%
$75–100k
13.2%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
13.2%
$200k+
28.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,747
Owner-Occupied 79.7%
Renter-Occupied 20.3%
Vacancy Rate 4.8%
Median Home Value $393,600
Median Gross Rent $1,716
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.9%
$50–100k
1.2%
$100–200k
0.9%
$200–300k
16.4%
$300–500k
53.1%
$500k–$1M
21.3%
$1M+
4.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.5%
$500–1k
15.7%
$1–1.5k
11.4%
$1.5–2k
40.2%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
$2.5–3.5k
7.5%
$3.5k+
16.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
25.6%
2 vehicles
46.6%
3+
21.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.7%
Single-fam. att.
4.8%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
11.3%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.8%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
42.0%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
8.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 97.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 68.8%
Graduate Degree 31.2%
Some College / Associate 14.7%
Less Than High School 0.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Work from Home 17.3%
Self-Employed 6.0%
Government Workers 8.0%
Private For-Profit 85.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.8%
Finance
13.9%
Prof. Services
10.7%
Retail
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Transportation
7.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Wholesale
3.5%
Construction
2.5%
Public Admin
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
67.7%
Sales
18.8%
Food Prep
7.2%
Production
4.6%
Construction
1.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.7 min
Drove Alone 75.7%
Carpool 5.7%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 17.3%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,232
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 61.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.2%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
2.6%
25–34
7.2%
35–44
14.8%
45–54
10.3%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
14.8%
85+
8.0%
Under 18: 25.6% Working age (18–64): 74.4% 65 and over: 26.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.2%
Naturalized Citizen 59.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
51.3%
Europe
24.1%
Latin America
8.9%
Africa
3.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.1%
With a Disability 9.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.0%
Uninsured 2.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.6%
Has a Computer 94.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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