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ZIP Code 38501

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 42,422

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 — 38501

What is the median household income in 38501?
The median household income in 38501 is $50,923 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38501?
The poverty rate in 38501 is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38501?
$245,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38501?
The median gross rent in 38501 is $856 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38501 residents have a college degree?
30.8% of adults in 38501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
42,422
Median Income
$50,923
Median Home Value
$245,100
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,425 (+32.3%) Home Value: +$85,500 (+53.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.3 pp (+2.2%) Bachelor's+: +3.4 pp (+12.4%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-20.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 42,422
Median Age 31.0
Female 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.2% White (non-Hisp.) 81.6% Black 4.1% Asian 1.3% Two or More 6.4% Other 3.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.7%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,923 ±$3,335
Per Capita Income $68,844
Median Family Income $72,597
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Child Poverty Rate 21.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.2%
$10–15k
5.6%
$15–25k
12.4%
$25–35k
8.8%
$35–50k
13.4%
$50–75k
16.7%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
13.2%
$150–200k
4.3%
$200k+
4.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,158
Owner-Occupied 49.4%
Renter-Occupied 50.6%
Vacancy Rate 8.9%
Median Home Value $245,100
Median Gross Rent $856
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$50–100k
7.8%
$100–200k
11.7%
$200–300k
30.3%
$300–500k
23.1%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.5%
$500–1k
60.9%
$1–1.5k
26.0%
$1.5–2k
5.3%
$2–2.5k
0.8%
$2.5–3.5k
0.3%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3+
25.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
54.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
5.1%
5–19 units
12.2%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
5.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.2%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
13.2%
2000–2009
15.9%
2010+
15.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 30.8%
Graduate Degree 12.9%
Some College / Associate 21.9%
Less Than High School 5.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Work from Home 7.7%
Self-Employed 7.4%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 77.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.9%
Retail
14.6%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Arts/Entmt.
13.2%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation
5.5%
Finance
4.3%
Public Admin
2.4%
Wholesale
1.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
36.0%
Sales
20.5%
Food Prep
20.5%
Production
15.6%
Construction
7.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 79.0%
Carpool 10.0%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 7.7%
Walked 2.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,453
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
8.6%
20–24
14.5%
25–34
15.0%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
8.1%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 19.2% Working age (18–64): 80.8% 65 and over: 13.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.0%
Naturalized Citizen 40.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
60.9%
Asia
24.4%
Africa
6.0%
Europe
4.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%
With a Disability 11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.3%
Uninsured 10.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.8%
Has a Computer 92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 81.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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