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ZIP Code 38401

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 66,696

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 — 38401

What is the median household income in 38401?
The median household income in 38401 is $69,467 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38401?
The poverty rate in 38401 is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38401?
$295,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38401?
The median gross rent in 38401 is $1,084 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38401 residents have a college degree?
24.4% of adults in 38401 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
66,696
Median Income
$69,467
Median Home Value
$295,200
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,723 (+24.6%) Home Value: +$121,700 (+70.1%) Poverty Rate: -1.5 pp (-15%) Bachelor's+: +3.9 pp (+19%) Unemployment: -1.6 pp (-39%)

Demographics

Total Population 66,696
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.0% White (non-Hisp.) 74.4% Black 12.2% Asian 0.8% Two or More 6.9% Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
6.8%
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,467 ±$5,535
Per Capita Income $89,877
Median Family Income $83,027
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Child Poverty Rate 13.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
6.9%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
15.6%
$100–150k
16.1%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 28,470
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
Vacancy Rate 8.8%
Median Home Value $295,200
Median Gross Rent $1,084
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
3.7%
$100–200k
6.3%
$200–300k
27.5%
$300–500k
35.7%
$500k–$1M
11.3%
$1M+
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.6%
$500–1k
36.9%
$1–1.5k
39.6%
$1.5–2k
14.4%
$2–2.5k
4.6%
$2.5–3.5k
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
28.2%
2 vehicles
40.9%
3+
27.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
4.1%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
1.2%
Mobile home
7.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.7%
1940–1969
5.3%
1970–1999
15.1%
2000–2009
12.8%
2010+
13.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.4%
Graduate Degree 7.6%
Some College / Associate 22.2%
Less Than High School 3.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 13.9%
Self-Employed 6.4%
Government Workers 10.9%
Private For-Profit 82.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.3%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Retail
12.4%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Construction
8.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Finance
6.6%
Transportation
5.8%
Public Admin
3.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
33.1%
Sales
24.3%
Production
17.2%
Food Prep
15.0%
Construction
10.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.3 min
Drove Alone 76.8%
Carpool 7.4%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 13.9%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 25,964
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.5%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
10.5%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 23.5% Working age (18–64): 76.5% 65 and over: 16.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.7%
Naturalized Citizen 44.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
67.2%
Asia
17.9%
Europe
7.8%
Africa
0.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.2%
With a Disability 10.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.6%
Uninsured 9.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.4%
Has a Computer 96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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