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ZIP Code 38581

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,965

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 — 38581

What is the median household income in 38581?
The median household income in 38581 is $54,784 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38581?
The poverty rate in 38581 is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38581?
$161,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38581?
The median gross rent in 38581 is $849 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38581 residents have a college degree?
14.5% of adults in 38581 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,965
Median Income
$54,784
Median Home Value
$161,500
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
49.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,353 (+35.5%) Home Value: +$63,800 (+65.3%) Poverty Rate: -3.9 pp (-22.3%) Bachelor's+: +0.8 pp (+5.8%) Unemployment: -3.3 pp (-53.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,965
Median Age 49.0
Female 46.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.4% White (non-Hisp.) 93.0% Black 1.3% Asian 0.3% Two or More 1.7% Other 1.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.2%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,784 ±$7,921
Per Capita Income $67,760
Median Family Income $69,922
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Child Poverty Rate 31.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
1.8%
$15–25k
12.8%
$25–35k
14.5%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
22.4%
$75–100k
8.0%
$100–150k
13.9%
$150–200k
7.8%
$200k+
1.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,010
Owner-Occupied 85.5%
Renter-Occupied 14.5%
Vacancy Rate 13.5%
Median Home Value $161,500
Median Gross Rent $849
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 55.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.9%
$50–100k
22.4%
$100–200k
17.0%
$200–300k
14.3%
$300–500k
19.0%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
82.5%
$1–1.5k
12.5%
$1.5–2k
5.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.4%
1 vehicle
20.5%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3+
37.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
0.3%
Mobile home
22.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.9%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
21.3%
2000–2009
10.9%
2010+
4.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.5%
Graduate Degree 5.5%
Some College / Associate 18.9%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Work from Home 10.8%
Self-Employed 19.6%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 65.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.8%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Construction
16.8%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Agriculture
6.6%
Transportation
6.4%
Retail
5.6%
Finance
3.9%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Public Admin
1.5%
Information
0.5%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Management
26.5%
Production
25.1%
Construction
24.4%
Food Prep
12.8%
Sales
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.6 min
Drove Alone 78.8%
Carpool 8.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 10.8%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,738
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
2.8%
10–14
7.8%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
3.7%
25–34
5.6%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
14.7%
55–64
10.7%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
11.5%
85+
10.9%
Under 18: 16.5% Working age (18–64): 83.5% 65 and over: 23.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.0%
Naturalized Citizen 26.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
72.5%
Asia
13.8%
Africa
11.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.2%
With a Disability 21.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 88.4%
Uninsured 11.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.3%
Has a Computer 91.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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