ZIP Code 38231
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,012
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 — 38231
- What is the median household income in 38231?
- The median household income in 38231 is $38,810 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38231?
- The poverty rate in 38231 is 22.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38231?
- $86,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38231?
- The median gross rent in 38231 is $719 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38231 residents have a college degree?
- 8.9% of adults in 38231 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,012
Median Income
$38,810
Median Home Value
$86,800
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.7%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-2,394 (-5.8%)
Home Value:
+$3,000 (+3.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+10.9 pp (+97.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.9 pp (-24.6%)
Unemployment:
+3.7 pp (+123.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,012
Median Age
41.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.6%
Black 5.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,810
±$14,181
Per Capita Income
$56,904
Median Family Income
$50,461
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Child Poverty Rate
37.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.2%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
18.7%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
24.1%
$75–100k
8.1%
$100–150k
5.5%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
890
Owner-Occupied
73.3%
Renter-Occupied
26.7%
Vacancy Rate
15.7%
Median Home Value
$86,800
Median Gross Rent
$719
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
45.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.8%
$50–100k
40.7%
$100–200k
18.0%
$200–300k
8.9%
$300–500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
28.0%
$500–1k
60.0%
$1–1.5k
4.7%
$1.5–2k
6.0%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.3%
1 vehicle
25.1%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3+
19.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
0.1%
Mobile home
35.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.4%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
10.0%
2000–2009
12.7%
2010+
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.9%
Graduate Degree
3.3%
Some College / Associate
21.4%
Less Than High School
8.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Work from Home
1.9%
Self-Employed
4.8%
Government Workers
16.5%
Private For-Profit
78.0%
Industry
Retail
19.8%
Edu/Health
17.1%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Arts/Entmt.
14.3%
Agriculture
9.7%
Construction
6.7%
Prof. Services
5.2%
Finance
4.5%
Transportation
2.7%
Public Admin
2.5%
Occupation
Management
25.6%
Production
25.2%
Sales
19.8%
Construction
15.1%
Food Prep
14.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.7 min
Drove Alone
85.8%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.9%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
750
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
8.9%
10–14
10.3%
15–19
7.3%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
9.4%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
13.3%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 27.7%
Working age (18–64): 72.3%
65 and over: 17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.7%
Naturalized Citizen
20.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.6%
Europe
1.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.9%
With a Disability
23.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.6%
Uninsured
18.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.1%
Has a Computer
91.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023