ZIP Code 38606
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 14,970
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 — 38606
- What is the median household income in 38606?
- The median household income in 38606 is $55,333 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38606?
- The poverty rate in 38606 is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38606?
- $147,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38606?
- The median gross rent in 38606 is $912 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38606 residents have a college degree?
- 19.3% of adults in 38606 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
14,970
Median Income
$55,333
Median Home Value
$147,500
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,841 (+21.6%)
Home Value:
+$44,600 (+43.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.4 pp (+27.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.2 pp (+1%)
Unemployment:
+2.3 pp (+76.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
14,970
Median Age
38.0
Female
53.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 48.1%
Black 44.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Other 0.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.7%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.9%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$55,333
±$11,250
Per Capita Income
$69,806
Median Family Income
$73,118
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Child Poverty Rate
18.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.8%
$10–15k
8.1%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
13.4%
$75–100k
16.1%
$100–150k
11.8%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,279
Owner-Occupied
74.5%
Renter-Occupied
25.5%
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Median Home Value
$147,500
Median Gross Rent
$912
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.2%
$50–100k
17.8%
$100–200k
10.5%
$200–300k
14.1%
$300–500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.4%
$500–1k
63.5%
$1–1.5k
31.2%
$1.5–2k
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3+
31.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
1.8%
Mobile home
21.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.7%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
10.9%
2000–2009
12.5%
2010+
8.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.3%
Graduate Degree
6.8%
Some College / Associate
24.3%
Less Than High School
3.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Work from Home
4.0%
Self-Employed
8.1%
Government Workers
18.2%
Private For-Profit
73.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.9%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Retail
10.7%
Public Admin
6.0%
Transportation
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Prof. Services
5.4%
Construction
5.3%
Finance
5.1%
Wholesale
3.6%
Agriculture
2.6%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
32.8%
Sales
22.7%
Food Prep
18.1%
Production
17.7%
Construction
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.8 min
Drove Alone
88.5%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
4.0%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,469
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
7.8%
15–19
8.7%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 26.2%
Working age (18–64): 73.8%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
46.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.3%
Asia
30.8%
Europe
15.4%
Africa
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.4%
With a Disability
15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
86.7%
Uninsured
13.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.2%
Has a Computer
86.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023