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ZIP Code 38556

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 12,531

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 — 38556

What is the median household income in 38556?
The median household income in 38556 is $42,819 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38556?
The poverty rate in 38556 is 17.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38556?
$147,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38556?
The median gross rent in 38556 is $587 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38556 residents have a college degree?
13.9% of adults in 38556 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,531
Median Income
$42,819
Median Home Value
$147,300
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,215 (+17%) Home Value: +$36,500 (+32.9%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+2.9%) Bachelor's+: -1.4 pp (-9.2%) Unemployment: -5.1 pp (-63.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 12,531
Median Age 50.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.3% White (non-Hisp.) 95.9% Black 0.3% Two or More 3.2% Other 0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.5%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $42,819 ±$9,789
Per Capita Income $54,834
Median Family Income $56,144
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Child Poverty Rate 36.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 26.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.7%
$10–15k
10.8%
$15–25k
13.4%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
20.8%
$75–100k
11.8%
$100–150k
9.5%
$150–200k
1.1%
$200k+
1.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,406
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
Vacancy Rate 16.8%
Median Home Value $147,300
Median Gross Rent $587
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.9%
$50–100k
19.5%
$100–200k
17.4%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
2.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
42.2%
$500–1k
48.8%
$1–1.5k
8.1%
$1.5–2k
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
30.1%
2 vehicles
34.7%
3+
28.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
18.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.0%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
20.4%
2000–2009
11.3%
2010+
9.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.9%
Graduate Degree 4.8%
Some College / Associate 20.1%
Less Than High School 10.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 44.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Work from Home 4.5%
Self-Employed 8.7%
Government Workers 18.0%
Private For-Profit 73.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.1%
Retail
13.9%
Construction
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Transportation
6.9%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Prof. Services
6.1%
Public Admin
4.9%
Agriculture
3.7%
Finance
3.1%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Management
25.7%
Sales
23.7%
Food Prep
21.9%
Construction
14.5%
Production
14.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.6 min
Drove Alone 82.6%
Carpool 9.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.5%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,329
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
3.6%
15–19
4.0%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
8.1%
65–74
9.7%
75–84
17.1%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 17.0% Working age (18–64): 83.0% 65 and over: 25.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.2%
Naturalized Citizen 53.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
36.7%
Asia
12.2%
Latin America
9.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.6%
With a Disability 26.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.2%
Uninsured 9.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.7%
Has a Computer 86.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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