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ZIP Code 38259

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Population: 682

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 — 38259

What is the median household income in 38259?
The median household income in 38259 is $35,625 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38259?
The poverty rate in 38259 is 31.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38259?
$100,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38259?
The median gross rent in 38259 is $773 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38259 residents have a college degree?
9.3% of adults in 38259 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
682
Median Income
$35,625
Median Home Value
$100,700
Poverty Rate
31.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.7%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,089 (+16.7%) Home Value: +$33,200 (+49.2%) Poverty Rate: +15.2 pp (+96.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.8 pp (+24%) Unemployment: -7.5 pp (-81.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 682
Median Age 44.0
Female 52.6%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 89.1% Black 2.1% Asian 1.0% Two or More 7.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $35,625 ±$31,443
Per Capita Income $55,190
Median Family Income $42,500
Poverty Rate 31.0%
Child Poverty Rate 6.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.7%
$10–15k
7.5%
$15–25k
24.7%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
5.7%
$50–75k
24.4%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
11.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 323
Owner-Occupied 84.2%
Renter-Occupied 15.8%
Vacancy Rate 13.6%
Median Home Value $100,700
Median Gross Rent $773
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 34.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 19.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.3%
$50–100k
34.5%
$100–200k
26.4%
$200–300k
0.9%
$300–500k
0.9%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.6%
$500–1k
68.3%
$1–1.5k
17.1%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
39.8%
2 vehicles
25.4%
3+
34.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.7%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
6.2%
Mobile home
13.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.9%
1940–1969
1.5%
1970–1999
15.5%
2000–2009
2.2%
2010+
1.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.3%
Graduate Degree 3.8%
Some College / Associate 14.3%
Less Than High School 4.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 49.0%
Unemployment Rate 1.7%
Work from Home 2.2%
Self-Employed 2.5%
Government Workers 17.4%
Private For-Profit 80.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
34.0%
Edu/Health
19.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Prof. Services
8.5%
Public Admin
5.7%
Transportation
5.3%
Retail
4.6%
Wholesale
3.9%
Finance
3.2%
Agriculture
1.1%
Construction
0.7%
Occupation
Production
38.7%
Management
27.7%
Food Prep
17.4%
Sales
9.6%
Construction
6.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.0 min
Drove Alone 91.6%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.2%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 279
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.4%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
6.3%
35–44
17.3%
45–54
5.6%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
22.0%
75–84
10.4%
85+
6.2%
Under 18: 16.9% Working age (18–64): 83.1% 65 and over: 16.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.6%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 15.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.4%
Uninsured 6.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.0%
Has a Computer 90.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 75.0%
Moved from Abroad 2.4%

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