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ZIP Code 38555

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 21,428

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 — 38555

What is the median household income in 38555?
The median household income in 38555 is $55,286 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38555?
The poverty rate in 38555 is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38555?
$221,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38555?
The median gross rent in 38555 is $794 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38555 residents have a college degree?
17.0% of adults in 38555 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,428
Median Income
$55,286
Median Home Value
$221,400
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.3%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,962 (+40.6%) Home Value: +$78,100 (+54.5%) Poverty Rate: -1.5 pp (-12.1%) Bachelor's+: +1.5 pp (+9.7%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+9%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,428
Median Age 42.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% White (non-Hisp.) 89.6% Black 2.0% Asian 0.1% Two or More 3.4% Other 0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.7%
Cuban
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,286 ±$4,953
Per Capita Income $66,091
Median Family Income $69,121
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Child Poverty Rate 15.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.2%
$10–15k
5.1%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
22.7%
$75–100k
15.7%
$100–150k
11.4%
$150–200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,104
Owner-Occupied 66.3%
Renter-Occupied 33.7%
Vacancy Rate 8.7%
Median Home Value $221,400
Median Gross Rent $794
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.2%
$50–100k
7.4%
$100–200k
13.3%
$200–300k
28.0%
$300–500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
7.7%
$1M+
2.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.5%
$500–1k
53.5%
$1–1.5k
20.2%
$1.5–2k
3.6%
$2–2.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.3%
1 vehicle
27.9%
2 vehicles
41.8%
3+
23.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.0%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
4.3%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
4.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.3%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
18.5%
2000–2009
18.0%
2010+
8.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.0%
Graduate Degree 6.0%
Some College / Associate 21.4%
Less Than High School 3.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.6%
Unemployment Rate 7.3%
Work from Home 6.2%
Self-Employed 10.1%
Government Workers 9.2%
Private For-Profit 80.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
16.7%
Retail
15.5%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Arts/Entmt.
11.3%
Transportation
8.9%
Construction
5.3%
Prof. Services
5.0%
Wholesale
4.6%
Finance
4.5%
Public Admin
4.3%
Agriculture
3.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Production
28.7%
Management
23.5%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
18.0%
Construction
9.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.5 min
Drove Alone 84.1%
Carpool 7.8%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 6.2%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,224
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
6.2%
75–84
12.0%
85+
8.3%
Under 18: 19.6% Working age (18–64): 80.4% 65 and over: 21.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.1%
Naturalized Citizen 46.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
60.1%
Asia
25.9%
Europe
14.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.3%
With a Disability 19.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.9%
Uninsured 12.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.2%
Has a Computer 94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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