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ZIP Code 38635

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 15,312

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 — 38635

What is the median household income in 38635?
The median household income in 38635 is $53,441 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38635?
The poverty rate in 38635 is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38635?
$158,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38635?
The median gross rent in 38635 is $793 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38635 residents have a college degree?
15.4% of adults in 38635 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
15,312
Median Income
$53,441
Median Home Value
$158,800
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,634 (+34.3%) Home Value: +$59,400 (+59.8%) Poverty Rate: -3.2 pp (-17.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.4 pp (+2.7%) Unemployment: -3.3 pp (-38.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 15,312
Median Age 41.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6% White (non-Hisp.) 29.4% Black 64.1% Asian 0.1% Two or More 5.5% Other 0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,441 ±$13,337
Per Capita Income $81,975
Median Family Income $79,145
Poverty Rate 14.7%
Child Poverty Rate 32.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
11.4%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
8.7%
$35–50k
16.3%
$50–75k
11.6%
$75–100k
10.5%
$100–150k
18.7%
$150–200k
7.0%
$200k+
3.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,393
Owner-Occupied 79.7%
Renter-Occupied 20.3%
Vacancy Rate 16.2%
Median Home Value $158,800
Median Gross Rent $793
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.7%
$50–100k
19.0%
$100–200k
14.3%
$200–300k
15.4%
$300–500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
7.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
23.2%
$500–1k
46.7%
$1–1.5k
21.9%
$1.5–2k
1.4%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
4.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
26.9%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
32.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
0.6%
5–19 units
1.0%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
12.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.6%
1940–1969
0.6%
1970–1999
17.9%
2000–2009
22.6%
2010+
9.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 86.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.4%
Graduate Degree 7.6%
Some College / Associate 25.8%
Less Than High School 5.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Work from Home 2.6%
Self-Employed 5.1%
Government Workers 12.1%
Private For-Profit 82.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.2%
Transportation
14.8%
Retail
13.4%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Construction
10.3%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Wholesale
5.8%
Public Admin
5.5%
Finance
3.3%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
27.9%
Production
27.9%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
13.3%
Construction
11.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.5 min
Drove Alone 92.3%
Carpool 4.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.6%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,359
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 7.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
9.8%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
9.4%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 19.2% Working age (18–64): 80.8% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.1%
Naturalized Citizen 29.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
64.6%
Europe
22.2%
Asia
9.7%
Latin America
3.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.5%
With a Disability 19.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.5%
Uninsured 8.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.8%
Has a Computer 89.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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