ZIP Code 38261
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 16,338
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 — 38261
- What is the median household income in 38261?
- The median household income in 38261 is $52,884 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38261?
- The poverty rate in 38261 is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38261?
- $141,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38261?
- The median gross rent in 38261 is $759 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38261 residents have a college degree?
- 20.5% of adults in 38261 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,338
Median Income
$52,884
Median Home Value
$141,900
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$17,908 (+51.2%)
Home Value:
+$38,200 (+36.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.9 pp (-16.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.0 pp (+32.3%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-13.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
16,338
Median Age
39.0
Female
52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.2%
Black 16.1%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Other 3.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,884
±$3,483
Per Capita Income
$76,622
Median Family Income
$76,458
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Child Poverty Rate
20.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
13.9%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
12.3%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
15.1%
$100–150k
12.0%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
7,178
Owner-Occupied
60.5%
Renter-Occupied
39.5%
Vacancy Rate
10.4%
Median Home Value
$141,900
Median Gross Rent
$759
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.4%
$50–100k
23.5%
$100–200k
22.2%
$200–300k
18.0%
$300–500k
8.8%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.3%
$500–1k
72.5%
$1–1.5k
9.6%
$1.5–2k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
39.4%
2 vehicles
37.0%
3+
16.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.2%
2–4 units
7.3%
5–19 units
3.5%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
6.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.1%
1940–1969
5.8%
1970–1999
17.5%
2000–2009
6.8%
2010+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.5%
Graduate Degree
9.0%
Some College / Associate
19.1%
Less Than High School
5.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Work from Home
4.3%
Self-Employed
5.7%
Government Workers
16.5%
Private For-Profit
77.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.7%
Edu/Health
22.0%
Retail
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Prof. Services
7.1%
Public Admin
5.2%
Transportation
4.9%
Construction
4.8%
Finance
3.4%
Information
1.2%
Wholesale
1.2%
Agriculture
1.2%
Occupation
Management
30.3%
Production
27.3%
Food Prep
21.4%
Sales
14.9%
Construction
6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.7 min
Drove Alone
82.7%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.3%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
6,431
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.9%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
10.3%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 24.3%
Working age (18–64): 75.7%
65 and over: 18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.0%
Naturalized Citizen
25.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
88.0%
Europe
5.9%
Asia
5.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
18.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.2%
Uninsured
8.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.4%
Has a Computer
90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023