ZIP Code 38251
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 3,492
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 — 38251
- What is the median household income in 38251?
- The median household income in 38251 is $52,759 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38251?
- The poverty rate in 38251 is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38251?
- $124,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38251?
- The median gross rent in 38251 is $639 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38251 residents have a college degree?
- 17.9% of adults in 38251 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,492
Median Income
$52,759
Median Home Value
$124,800
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.7%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,086 (+29.7%)
Home Value:
+$32,700 (+35.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.7 pp (-42.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.7 pp (+75.5%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-15.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,492
Median Age
43.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.3%
Black 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Other 2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,759
±$9,838
Per Capita Income
$66,582
Median Family Income
$76,417
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Child Poverty Rate
14.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
7.4%
$15–25k
7.3%
$25–35k
15.9%
$35–50k
8.6%
$50–75k
22.4%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
6.9%
$200k+
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,468
Owner-Occupied
89.2%
Renter-Occupied
10.8%
Vacancy Rate
8.2%
Median Home Value
$124,800
Median Gross Rent
$639
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
30.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
65.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.7%
$50–100k
27.8%
$100–200k
19.5%
$200–300k
12.0%
$300–500k
9.4%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.9%
$500–1k
88.2%
$1–1.5k
8.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
36.3%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3+
22.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.2%
2–4 units
0.5%
Mobile home
31.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.3%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
16.3%
2000–2009
11.0%
2010+
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.9%
Graduate Degree
6.7%
Some College / Associate
13.1%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Work from Home
1.5%
Self-Employed
3.4%
Government Workers
19.5%
Private For-Profit
77.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.8%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Transportation
10.2%
Retail
7.9%
Construction
6.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Prof. Services
5.7%
Finance
5.2%
Wholesale
4.7%
Agriculture
2.8%
Public Admin
2.6%
Occupation
Management
36.5%
Production
25.1%
Sales
17.1%
Construction
11.2%
Food Prep
10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
35.3 min
Drove Alone
86.6%
Carpool
11.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.5%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,348
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
37.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
3.9%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
8.2%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
9.2%
75–84
9.2%
85+
7.7%
Under 18: 21.4%
Working age (18–64): 78.6%
65 and over: 20.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
22.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
77.1%
Europe
22.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.6%
With a Disability
25.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.8%
Has a Computer
89.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023