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ZIP Code 38549

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,142

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 — 38549

What is the median household income in 38549?
The median household income in 38549 is $50,202 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38549?
The poverty rate in 38549 is 16.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38549?
$166,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38549?
The median gross rent in 38549 is $760 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38549 residents have a college degree?
17.1% of adults in 38549 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,142
Median Income
$50,202
Median Home Value
$166,700
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,614 (+30.1%) Home Value: +$14,300 (+9.4%) Poverty Rate: -3.5 pp (-17.6%) Bachelor's+: +6.0 pp (+54.1%) Unemployment: -2.9 pp (-39.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,142
Median Age 47.0
Female 51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.8% White (non-Hisp.) 94.9% Black 0.4% Two or More 4.0% Other 0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,202 ±$16,560
Per Capita Income $64,025
Median Family Income $62,279
Poverty Rate 16.4%
Child Poverty Rate 30.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.4%
$10–15k
14.3%
$15–25k
11.4%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
6.1%
$50–75k
21.8%
$75–100k
12.7%
$100–150k
10.4%
$150–200k
4.4%
$200k+
0.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,529
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
Vacancy Rate 34.9%
Median Home Value $166,700
Median Gross Rent $760
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.9%
$50–100k
13.0%
$100–200k
15.1%
$200–300k
15.7%
$300–500k
12.6%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
9.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
35.4%
$500–1k
61.8%
$1–1.5k
1.8%
$1.5–2k
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.6%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
24.0%
3+
35.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
14.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.3%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
17.6%
2000–2009
31.2%
2010+
8.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.1%
Graduate Degree 7.0%
Some College / Associate 19.9%
Less Than High School 7.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 43.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 7.7%
Self-Employed 4.1%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 79.4%
Industry
Manufacturing
28.2%
Edu/Health
20.8%
Retail
12.1%
Transportation
7.1%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Finance
3.7%
Public Admin
3.7%
Prof. Services
3.6%
Construction
3.4%
Agriculture
1.7%
Wholesale
0.2%
Occupation
Management
44.8%
Food Prep
16.3%
Sales
14.8%
Production
12.3%
Construction
11.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.7 min
Drove Alone 81.9%
Carpool 6.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 7.7%
Walked 3.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,647
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
8.2%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
8.2%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
14.3%
85+
8.1%
Under 18: 20.7% Working age (18–64): 79.3% 65 and over: 27.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.2%
Naturalized Citizen 87.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.7%
With a Disability 26.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.6%
Uninsured 7.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 73.2%
Has a Computer 79.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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