ZIP Code 38642
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,085
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 — 38642
- What is the median household income in 38642?
- The median household income in 38642 is $58,857 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38642?
- The poverty rate in 38642 is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38642?
- $116,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38642?
- The median gross rent in 38642 is $639 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38642 residents have a college degree?
- 12.6% of adults in 38642 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,085
Median Income
$58,857
Median Home Value
$116,200
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$25,307 (+75.4%)
Home Value:
+$36,500 (+45.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-12.4 pp (-62%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.2 pp (+186.4%)
Unemployment:
-2.1 pp (-46.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,085
Median Age
36.0
Female
55.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 34.2%
Black 50.3%
Two or More 12.7%
Other 2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,857
±$5,190
Per Capita Income
$60,520
Median Family Income
$65,125
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Child Poverty Rate
21.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
25.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
34.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
15.3%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
1.4%
$25–35k
0.4%
$35–50k
11.1%
$50–75k
38.9%
$75–100k
9.4%
$100–150k
6.0%
$150–200k
10.2%
$200k+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
782
Owner-Occupied
83.7%
Renter-Occupied
16.3%
Vacancy Rate
6.4%
Median Home Value
$116,200
Median Gross Rent
$639
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
12.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.5%
$50–100k
23.0%
$100–200k
35.7%
$200–300k
2.3%
$300–500k
1.0%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.6%
1 vehicle
10.5%
2 vehicles
54.2%
3+
31.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
85.9%
Mobile home
14.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.7%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
7.8%
2010+
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
67.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.6%
Graduate Degree
8.2%
Some College / Associate
20.6%
Less Than High School
17.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Work from Home
1.2%
Self-Employed
4.0%
Government Workers
22.6%
Private For-Profit
73.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.8%
Arts/Entmt.
15.7%
Transportation
15.7%
Wholesale
13.4%
Construction
10.1%
Prof. Services
5.1%
Retail
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Public Admin
4.2%
Agriculture
2.2%
Occupation
Management
26.8%
Food Prep
23.2%
Sales
22.4%
Construction
15.6%
Production
12.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.9 min
Drove Alone
81.2%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
1.1%
Work from Home
1.2%
Walked
3.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
732
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
27.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.5%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
3.7%
15–19
2.4%
20–24
9.4%
25–34
22.4%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
5.2%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
14.2%
75–84
9.3%
85+
6.3%
Under 18: 12.8%
Working age (18–64): 87.2%
65 and over: 16.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.9%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.7%
With a Disability
25.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
81.2%
Uninsured
18.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
68.3%
Has a Computer
87.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023