ZIP Code 38229
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,509
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 — 38229
- What is the median household income in 38229?
- The median household income in 38229 is $56,161 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38229?
- The poverty rate in 38229 is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38229?
- $144,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38229?
- The median gross rent in 38229 is $641 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38229 residents have a college degree?
- 19.4% of adults in 38229 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,509
Median Income
$56,161
Median Home Value
$144,700
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.3%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,888 (+32.9%)
Home Value:
+$59,100 (+69%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.9 pp (-19.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.8 pp (+10.2%)
Unemployment:
-2.9 pp (-90.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,509
Median Age
44.0
Female
50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.1%
Black 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Other 0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.9%
Mexican
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,161
±$13,071
Per Capita Income
$65,129
Median Family Income
$75,347
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Child Poverty Rate
12.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.6%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
14.6%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
17.9%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
18.9%
$100–150k
14.0%
$150–200k
2.3%
$200k+
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,248
Owner-Occupied
78.7%
Renter-Occupied
21.3%
Vacancy Rate
18.2%
Median Home Value
$144,700
Median Gross Rent
$641
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.1%
$50–100k
27.0%
$100–200k
12.8%
$200–300k
9.8%
$300–500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
33.5%
$500–1k
65.3%
$1–1.5k
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.5%
1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
28.1%
3+
38.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
3.0%
Mobile home
33.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.6%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
8.7%
2000–2009
10.6%
2010+
18.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.4%
Graduate Degree
8.0%
Some College / Associate
18.2%
Less Than High School
2.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Unemployment Rate
0.3%
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
5.9%
Government Workers
21.9%
Private For-Profit
72.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.4%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Retail
10.3%
Construction
9.8%
Agriculture
6.8%
Transportation
6.0%
Wholesale
5.7%
Prof. Services
5.4%
Finance
3.7%
Public Admin
3.7%
Arts/Entmt.
3.4%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
35.1%
Production
19.4%
Construction
17.2%
Food Prep
15.8%
Sales
12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.4 min
Drove Alone
86.7%
Carpool
3.0%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,021
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
23.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.0%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
14.1%
20–24
2.9%
25–34
8.8%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
19.4%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
10.0%
75–84
9.8%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 21.5%
Working age (18–64): 78.5%
65 and over: 13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
13.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.7%
Uninsured
7.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.4%
Has a Computer
95.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023