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ZIP Code 38553

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,541

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 — 38553

What is the median household income in 38553?
The median household income in 38553 is $62,727 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38553?
The poverty rate in 38553 is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38553?
$164,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38553?
The median gross rent in 38553 is $960 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38553 residents have a college degree?
29.1% of adults in 38553 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,541
Median Income
$62,727
Median Home Value
$164,400
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.9%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,618 (+52.6%) Home Value: +$55,500 (+51%) Poverty Rate: +0.1 pp (+1.8%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+14.6%) Unemployment: +8.3 pp (+518.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,541
Median Age 41.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6% White (non-Hisp.) 90.4% Black 0.1% Asian 0.3% Two or More 8.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $62,727 ±$13,381
Per Capita Income $55,724
Median Family Income $59,306
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Child Poverty Rate 6.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 36.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.6%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
2.1%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
2.6%
$50–75k
38.3%
$75–100k
28.6%
$100–150k
5.1%
$200k+
1.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,030
Owner-Occupied 91.7%
Renter-Occupied 8.3%
Vacancy Rate 0.0%
Median Home Value $164,400
Median Gross Rent $960
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.5%
$50–100k
15.8%
$100–200k
15.0%
$200–300k
12.5%
$300–500k
22.7%
$1M+
6.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.0%
1 vehicle
28.5%
2 vehicles
45.6%
3+
23.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.9%
Mobile home
8.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.1%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
15.4%
2010+
21.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.1%
Graduate Degree 10.1%
Some College / Associate 19.8%
Less Than High School 7.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.9%
Unemployment Rate 9.9%
Work from Home 3.9%
Self-Employed 20.1%
Government Workers 28.6%
Private For-Profit 51.2%
Industry
Manufacturing
27.2%
Edu/Health
19.0%
Construction
12.9%
Retail
10.9%
Agriculture
8.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.3%
Transportation
4.1%
Public Admin
3.8%
Prof. Services
0.9%
Occupation
Management
33.6%
Production
27.7%
Construction
18.7%
Sales
15.0%
Food Prep
4.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.7 min
Drove Alone 87.5%
Carpool 0.0%
Public Transit 3.6%
Work from Home 3.9%
Walked 5.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,030
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
8.4%
25–34
8.7%
35–44
16.8%
45–54
5.8%
55–64
4.1%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
10.7%
85+
10.1%
Under 18: 21.7% Working age (18–64): 78.3% 65 and over: 25.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

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

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 23.8%
With a Disability 19.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.7%
Uninsured 7.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.4%
Has a Computer 94.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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