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ZIP Code 38255

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,356

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 — 38255

What is the median household income in 38255?
The median household income in 38255 is $42,125 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38255?
The poverty rate in 38255 is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38255?
$105,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38255?
The median gross rent in 38255 is $616 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38255 residents have a college degree?
19.5% of adults in 38255 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,356
Median Income
$42,125
Median Home Value
$105,200
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-798 (-1.9%) Home Value: +$27,400 (+35.2%) Poverty Rate: -6.8 pp (-42.8%) Bachelor's+: -0.3 pp (-1.5%) Unemployment: -2.1 pp (-34.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,356
Median Age 45.0
Female 48.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.1% White (non-Hisp.) 90.3% Black 1.1% Asian 0.7% Two or More 4.3% Other 1.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.8%
Mexican
2.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $42,125 ±$14,761
Per Capita Income $63,819
Median Family Income $53,897
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Child Poverty Rate 9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 19.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
10.8%
$25–35k
21.2%
$35–50k
13.2%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
14.1%
$150–200k
4.1%
$200k+
0.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,190
Owner-Occupied 74.2%
Renter-Occupied 25.8%
Vacancy Rate 12.1%
Median Home Value $105,200
Median Gross Rent $616
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 24.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
20.5%
$50–100k
25.4%
$100–200k
28.0%
$200–300k
7.1%
$300–500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.1%
$500–1k
80.1%
$1–1.5k
6.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.8%
1 vehicle
29.0%
2 vehicles
41.2%
3+
28.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.9%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
5.0%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
13.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.2%
1940–1969
6.1%
1970–1999
24.5%
2000–2009
7.8%
2010+
3.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 19.5%
Graduate Degree 6.6%
Some College / Associate 10.8%
Less Than High School 2.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Work from Home 6.3%
Self-Employed 8.2%
Government Workers 24.4%
Private For-Profit 67.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.7%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Construction
11.3%
Public Admin
10.8%
Retail
9.1%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Prof. Services
5.0%
Finance
3.2%
Agriculture
3.2%
Transportation
2.9%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
33.6%
Production
23.3%
Food Prep
22.3%
Construction
12.0%
Sales
8.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.9 min
Drove Alone 80.1%
Carpool 3.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.3%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,046
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.9%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
11.0%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
13.2%
85+
5.3%
Under 18: 17.8% Working age (18–64): 82.2% 65 and over: 21.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 84.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
69.2%
Latin America
23.1%
Europe
7.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%
With a Disability 23.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.3%
Uninsured 8.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.0%
Has a Computer 88.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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