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ZIP Code 38551

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,318

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 — 38551

What is the median household income in 38551?
The median household income in 38551 is $39,744 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38551?
The poverty rate in 38551 is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38551?
$121,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38551?
The median gross rent in 38551 is $528 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38551 residents have a college degree?
9.0% of adults in 38551 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,318
Median Income
$39,744
Median Home Value
$121,900
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.1%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,246 (+26.2%) Home Value: +$6,500 (+5.6%) Poverty Rate: -6.8 pp (-33%) Bachelor's+: -2.8 pp (-23.7%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+19.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,318
Median Age 43.0
Female 54.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6% White (non-Hisp.) 93.4% Black 1.7% Asian 1.5% Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $39,744 ±$9,218
Per Capita Income $57,915
Median Family Income $56,471
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Child Poverty Rate 17.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.5%
$10–15k
5.1%
$15–25k
13.0%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
15.2%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
11.1%
$100–150k
13.2%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
0.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,262
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
Vacancy Rate 22.3%
Median Home Value $121,900
Median Gross Rent $528
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 17.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.7%
$50–100k
14.3%
$100–200k
29.8%
$200–300k
14.5%
$300–500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
37.5%
$500–1k
61.3%
$1–1.5k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.2%
1 vehicle
23.7%
2 vehicles
32.5%
3+
35.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.1%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
32.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.9%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
17.2%
2000–2009
10.3%
2010+
3.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 80.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.0%
Graduate Degree 4.4%
Some College / Associate 13.6%
Less Than High School 7.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 45.5%
Unemployment Rate 6.1%
Work from Home 2.8%
Self-Employed 10.5%
Government Workers 20.5%
Private For-Profit 69.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
22.0%
Edu/Health
20.2%
Construction
12.4%
Agriculture
9.2%
Retail
7.7%
Public Admin
7.2%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Finance
5.3%
Transportation
1.5%
Wholesale
1.4%
Arts/Entmt.
1.1%
Occupation
Sales
27.5%
Management
21.5%
Construction
20.5%
Food Prep
15.3%
Production
15.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.4 min
Drove Alone 88.4%
Carpool 3.3%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 2.8%
Walked 0.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,758
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
3.3%
10–14
9.3%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
7.1%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
14.7%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
12.8%
85+
8.2%
Under 18: 22.2% Working age (18–64): 77.8% 65 and over: 22.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 88.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
44.1%
Europe
39.3%
Latin America
16.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.7%
With a Disability 21.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.8%
Uninsured 9.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.0%
Has a Computer 89.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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