ZIP Code 38237
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 15,273
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 — 38237
- What is the median household income in 38237?
- The median household income in 38237 is $49,301 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38237?
- The poverty rate in 38237 is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38237?
- $194,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38237?
- The median gross rent in 38237 is $808 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38237 residents have a college degree?
- 28.2% of adults in 38237 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
15,273
Median Income
$49,301
Median Home Value
$194,100
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,216 (+26.1%)
Home Value:
+$64,200 (+49.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.2 pp (-1.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.4 pp (-4.7%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-4.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
15,273
Median Age
31.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.5%
Black 13.4%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
1.2%
Korean
0.5%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.3%
Cuban
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,301
±$4,060
Per Capita Income
$67,072
Median Family Income
$74,048
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Child Poverty Rate
27.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.1%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
11.9%
$35–50k
14.1%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
15.6%
$100–150k
10.3%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,754
Owner-Occupied
55.0%
Renter-Occupied
45.0%
Vacancy Rate
12.2%
Median Home Value
$194,100
Median Gross Rent
$808
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
9.1%
$100–200k
16.4%
$200–300k
24.6%
$300–500k
18.8%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.2%
$500–1k
71.0%
$1–1.5k
8.3%
$1.5–2k
4.2%
$2–2.5k
0.6%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
40.6%
3+
19.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.4%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
8.3%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
7.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.9%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
20.3%
2000–2009
13.4%
2010+
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.2%
Graduate Degree
11.9%
Some College / Associate
19.7%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Work from Home
8.3%
Self-Employed
4.2%
Government Workers
22.3%
Private For-Profit
73.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.1%
Retail
14.9%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Arts/Entmt.
9.6%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation
4.5%
Prof. Services
4.0%
Public Admin
3.0%
Information
3.0%
Finance
2.7%
Wholesale
1.8%
Agriculture
1.3%
Occupation
Management
40.6%
Production
17.7%
Sales
17.4%
Food Prep
16.8%
Construction
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
15.2 min
Drove Alone
76.3%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
8.3%
Walked
5.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,927
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
10.4%
20–24
17.5%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
9.8%
45–54
8.6%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
8.5%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 16.8%
Working age (18–64): 83.2%
65 and over: 15.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.8%
Naturalized Citizen
41.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
44.8%
Latin America
38.6%
Europe
7.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
15.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.6%
Uninsured
10.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.6%
Has a Computer
92.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
77.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023