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ZIP Code 38139

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,298

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 — 38139

What is the median household income in 38139?
The median household income in 38139 is $174,052 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38139?
The poverty rate in 38139 is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38139?
$540,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38139?
The median gross rent in 38139 is $2,359 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38139 residents have a college degree?
73.8% of adults in 38139 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,298
Median Income
$174,052
Median Home Value
$540,600
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$23,627 (+15.7%) Home Value: +$143,100 (+36%) Poverty Rate: 0.0 pp (+0%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+5.3%) Unemployment: -2.0 pp (-40%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,298
Median Age 44.0
Female 49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.8% White (non-Hisp.) 83.7% Black 1.3% Asian 7.1% Two or More 5.0% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
3.4%
Chinese
2.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Korean
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.6%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $174,052 ±$20,746
Per Capita Income $223,545
Median Family Income $203,750
Poverty Rate 0.6%
Child Poverty Rate 0.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 0.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.7%
$15–25k
1.5%
$25–35k
1.5%
$35–50k
1.9%
$50–75k
6.9%
$75–100k
7.1%
$100–150k
22.7%
$150–200k
14.3%
$200k+
43.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,895
Owner-Occupied 96.9%
Renter-Occupied 3.1%
Vacancy Rate 2.0%
Median Home Value $540,600
Median Gross Rent $2,359
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 10.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$50–100k
0.4%
$100–200k
0.8%
$200–300k
2.4%
$300–500k
38.9%
$500k–$1M
50.4%
$1M+
5.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
31.9%
$1.5–2k
8.4%
$2–2.5k
13.4%
$2.5–3.5k
26.9%
$3.5k+
19.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
14.0%
2 vehicles
55.4%
3+
29.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
96.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1970–1999
22.3%
2000–2009
15.2%
2010+
7.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 99.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 73.8%
Graduate Degree 35.3%
Some College / Associate 15.1%
Less Than High School 0.5%
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 16.5%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 10.7%
Private For-Profit 83.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.6%
Prof. Services
14.0%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Finance
10.7%
Transportation
9.1%
Retail
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
5.4%
Wholesale
4.3%
Construction
4.2%
Public Admin
2.5%
Information
2.4%
Agriculture
1.3%
Occupation
Management
67.2%
Sales
18.6%
Food Prep
6.3%
Production
5.3%
Construction
2.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.6 min
Drove Alone 76.8%
Carpool 6.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 16.5%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,780
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 80.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 37.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
9.0%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
1.7%
25–34
4.6%
35–44
14.6%
45–54
15.1%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
13.3%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 29.0% Working age (18–64): 71.0% 65 and over: 20.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.8%
Naturalized Citizen 72.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
68.3%
Latin America
18.4%
Europe
8.4%
Africa
3.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.8%
With a Disability 6.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.7%
Uninsured 2.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.4%
Has a Computer 98.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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