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ZIP Code 38343

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 15,672

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 — 38343

What is the median household income in 38343?
The median household income in 38343 is $53,430 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38343?
The poverty rate in 38343 is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38343?
$164,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38343?
The median gross rent in 38343 is $768 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38343 residents have a college degree?
20.3% of adults in 38343 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
15,672
Median Income
$53,430
Median Home Value
$164,200
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,011 (+42.8%) Home Value: +$63,200 (+62.6%) Poverty Rate: -3.4 pp (-23.4%) Bachelor's+: +1.7 pp (+9.1%) Unemployment: +1.3 pp (+25.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 15,672
Median Age 43.0
Female 53.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.5% White (non-Hisp.) 65.2% Black 23.1% Asian 0.2% Two or More 6.1% Other 3.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,430 ±$5,489
Per Capita Income $77,196
Median Family Income $63,632
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Child Poverty Rate 21.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.1%
$10–15k
9.8%
$15–25k
8.8%
$25–35k
8.7%
$35–50k
14.2%
$50–75k
20.7%
$75–100k
8.9%
$100–150k
14.7%
$150–200k
4.0%
$200k+
5.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,173
Owner-Occupied 63.5%
Renter-Occupied 36.5%
Vacancy Rate 10.0%
Median Home Value $164,200
Median Gross Rent $768
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.8%
$50–100k
19.7%
$100–200k
14.6%
$200–300k
21.0%
$300–500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.1%
$500–1k
64.6%
$1–1.5k
14.8%
$1.5–2k
5.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.0%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3+
23.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
3.1%
5–19 units
3.9%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
11.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.6%
1940–1969
7.7%
1970–1999
17.1%
2000–2009
11.8%
2010+
8.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 85.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.3%
Graduate Degree 8.1%
Some College / Associate 20.5%
Less Than High School 4.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Work from Home 6.6%
Self-Employed 7.9%
Government Workers 10.8%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.1%
Manufacturing
19.8%
Arts/Entmt.
14.7%
Transportation
7.9%
Retail
7.8%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Finance
4.1%
Construction
4.0%
Public Admin
2.5%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
29.4%
Production
26.0%
Food Prep
20.4%
Sales
18.3%
Construction
5.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 81.0%
Carpool 10.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.6%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,457
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
12.7%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 21.1% Working age (18–64): 78.9% 65 and over: 22.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.3%
Naturalized Citizen 30.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.5%
Europe
16.6%
Asia
7.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.2%
With a Disability 20.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.1%
Uninsured 10.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.7%
Has a Computer 90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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