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ZIP Code 38221

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,046

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 — 38221

What is the median household income in 38221?
The median household income in 38221 is $52,109 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38221?
The poverty rate in 38221 is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38221?
$118,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38221?
The median gross rent in 38221 is $661 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38221 residents have a college degree?
10.1% of adults in 38221 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,046
Median Income
$52,109
Median Home Value
$118,600
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.6%
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,791 (+32.5%) Home Value: +$42,600 (+56.1%) Poverty Rate: +1.9 pp (+23.2%) Bachelor's+: -0.4 pp (-3.8%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,046
Median Age 53.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7% White (non-Hisp.) 95.8% Black 0.1% Asian 0.3% Two or More 2.1% Other 0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,109 ±$13,117
Per Capita Income $61,282
Median Family Income $61,761
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Child Poverty Rate 23.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.7%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
10.6%
$35–50k
17.5%
$50–75k
22.0%
$75–100k
18.7%
$100–150k
6.9%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
0.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,954
Owner-Occupied 69.1%
Renter-Occupied 30.9%
Vacancy Rate 27.3%
Median Home Value $118,600
Median Gross Rent $661
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 17.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.0%
$50–100k
28.3%
$100–200k
14.5%
$200–300k
12.2%
$300–500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
10.2%
$1M+
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.0%
$500–1k
73.4%
$1–1.5k
12.7%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.7%
1 vehicle
39.5%
2 vehicles
43.4%
3+
14.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
0.4%
Mobile home
32.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.4%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
17.0%
2000–2009
5.5%
2010+
8.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 10.1%
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 23.5%
Less Than High School 6.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 45.5%
Unemployment Rate 8.6%
Work from Home 14.6%
Self-Employed 7.4%
Government Workers 5.1%
Private For-Profit 87.4%
Industry
Prof. Services
15.6%
Transportation
13.1%
Edu/Health
12.9%
Retail
12.9%
Wholesale
11.7%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.8%
Finance
4.0%
Construction
3.4%
Public Admin
0.4%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
33.9%
Production
26.3%
Sales
23.0%
Food Prep
10.1%
Construction
6.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.9 min
Drove Alone 75.8%
Carpool 8.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 14.6%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,421
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 38.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.7%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
3.5%
15–19
2.8%
20–24
2.8%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
3.7%
45–54
16.1%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
17.2%
85+
8.8%
Under 18: 15.9% Working age (18–64): 84.1% 65 and over: 29.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.2%
Naturalized Citizen 76.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
65.8%
Europe
34.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.5%
With a Disability 21.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.8%
Uninsured 10.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 68.8%
Has a Computer 88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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