ZIP Code 38701
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 21,260
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 — 38701
- What is the median household income in 38701?
- The median household income in 38701 is $36,998 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38701?
- The poverty rate in 38701 is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38701?
- $118,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38701?
- The median gross rent in 38701 is $790 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38701 residents have a college degree?
- 22.4% of adults in 38701 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,260
Median Income
$36,998
Median Home Value
$118,200
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,320 (+33.7%)
Home Value:
+$34,200 (+40.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-10.8 pp (-37.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.4 pp (+17.9%)
Unemployment:
-4.9 pp (-36.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
21,260
Median Age
39.0
Female
53.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 24.3%
Black 73.0%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Chinese
0.3%
Korean
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,998
±$5,105
Per Capita Income
$69,812
Median Family Income
$48,602
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Child Poverty Rate
26.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
21.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.6%
$10–15k
11.4%
$15–25k
12.5%
$25–35k
15.2%
$35–50k
14.5%
$50–75k
12.6%
$75–100k
9.2%
$100–150k
5.8%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
10,640
Owner-Occupied
53.9%
Renter-Occupied
46.1%
Vacancy Rate
18.8%
Median Home Value
$118,200
Median Gross Rent
$790
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
40.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.1%
$50–100k
23.3%
$100–200k
14.4%
$200–300k
17.6%
$300–500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.7%
$500–1k
59.8%
$1–1.5k
22.4%
$1.5–2k
3.8%
$3.5k+
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.9%
1 vehicle
41.6%
2 vehicles
29.3%
3+
15.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
7.0%
Mobile home
7.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.4%
1940–1969
6.3%
1970–1999
23.4%
2000–2009
4.8%
2010+
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.4%
Graduate Degree
9.1%
Some College / Associate
17.7%
Less Than High School
6.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
3.4%
Government Workers
22.5%
Private For-Profit
73.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.4%
Retail
14.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.4%
Prof. Services
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Public Admin
7.9%
Transportation
7.0%
Agriculture
3.9%
Construction
2.4%
Wholesale
2.3%
Finance
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
34.4%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
20.0%
Production
17.2%
Construction
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.3 min
Drove Alone
82.2%
Carpool
10.0%
Public Transit
1.5%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
8,637
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.9%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
8.6%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
11.1%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
11.8%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 26.6%
Working age (18–64): 73.4%
65 and over: 17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
85.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
72.8%
Asia
27.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.4%
With a Disability
23.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.6%
Uninsured
9.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
56.5%
Has a Computer
83.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023