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ZIP Code 38655

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 45,377

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 — 38655

What is the median household income in 38655?
The median household income in 38655 is $64,423 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38655?
The poverty rate in 38655 is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38655?
$275,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38655?
The median gross rent in 38655 is $1,100 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38655 residents have a college degree?
48.1% of adults in 38655 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
45,377
Median Income
$64,423
Median Home Value
$275,500
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.8%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,514 (+29.1%) Home Value: +$60,000 (+27.8%) Poverty Rate: +2.7 pp (+31.4%) Bachelor's+: -0.9 pp (-1.8%) Unemployment: -3.6 pp (-66.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 45,377
Median Age 32.0
Female 52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.6% White (non-Hisp.) 67.8% Black 24.4% Asian 2.3% Two or More 2.2% Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Chinese
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Filipino
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.3%
Cuban
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $64,423 ±$3,995
Per Capita Income $102,074
Median Family Income $86,853
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Child Poverty Rate 15.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 21.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.3%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
7.8%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
10.8%
$100–150k
13.7%
$150–200k
8.5%
$200k+
10.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 25,173
Owner-Occupied 60.3%
Renter-Occupied 39.7%
Vacancy Rate 35.2%
Median Home Value $275,500
Median Gross Rent $1,100
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.7%
$50–100k
5.6%
$100–200k
9.9%
$200–300k
23.9%
$300–500k
25.3%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
$1M+
7.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.6%
$500–1k
38.2%
$1–1.5k
39.9%
$1.5–2k
13.7%
$2–2.5k
3.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3+
19.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
4.4%
5–19 units
9.0%
20+ units
6.7%
Mobile home
7.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.6%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
8.6%
2000–2009
20.6%
2010+
26.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 48.1%
Graduate Degree 23.0%
Some College / Associate 17.2%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.8%
Unemployment Rate 1.8%
Work from Home 6.4%
Self-Employed 6.9%
Government Workers 27.7%
Private For-Profit 65.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.9%
Retail
11.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Transportation
5.1%
Construction
4.6%
Finance
3.9%
Public Admin
3.7%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
46.0%
Sales
21.3%
Food Prep
16.3%
Production
9.4%
Construction
6.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 82.1%
Carpool 7.3%
Public Transit 1.2%
Work from Home 6.4%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 16,301
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.8%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
14.0%
25–34
14.9%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
9.0%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 20.5% Working age (18–64): 79.5% 65 and over: 14.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.1%
Naturalized Citizen 31.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
40.5%
Latin America
35.5%
Europe
16.3%
Africa
7.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.9%
With a Disability 10.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.7%
Uninsured 10.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.7%
Has a Computer 96.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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