ZIP Code 38821
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 12,417
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 — 38821
- What is the median household income in 38821?
- The median household income in 38821 is $52,810 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38821?
- The poverty rate in 38821 is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38821?
- $157,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38821?
- The median gross rent in 38821 is $757 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38821 residents have a college degree?
- 19.9% of adults in 38821 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,417
Median Income
$52,810
Median Home Value
$157,600
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,222 (+13.4%)
Home Value:
+$44,300 (+39.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.2 pp (+1.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.5 pp (+8.2%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-14%)
Demographics
Total Population
12,417
Median Age
43.0
Female
52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 77.6%
Black 16.6%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Other 0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,810
±$5,919
Per Capita Income
$78,946
Median Family Income
$73,358
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Child Poverty Rate
21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
5.6%
$15–25k
13.9%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
12.1%
$50–75k
16.3%
$75–100k
11.8%
$100–150k
15.0%
$150–200k
7.9%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,840
Owner-Occupied
75.9%
Renter-Occupied
24.1%
Vacancy Rate
15.7%
Median Home Value
$157,600
Median Gross Rent
$757
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.1%
$50–100k
22.3%
$100–200k
18.9%
$200–300k
16.9%
$300–500k
15.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.8%
$500–1k
61.9%
$1–1.5k
19.1%
$1.5–2k
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.4%
1 vehicle
25.2%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3+
27.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.9%
2–4 units
8.4%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
8.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.0%
1940–1969
7.2%
1970–1999
17.2%
2000–2009
10.6%
2010+
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.9%
Graduate Degree
7.3%
Some College / Associate
18.9%
Less Than High School
7.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Work from Home
8.9%
Self-Employed
8.6%
Government Workers
10.8%
Private For-Profit
80.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
23.2%
Edu/Health
22.4%
Arts/Entmt.
11.7%
Retail
11.2%
Transportation
5.7%
Prof. Services
5.2%
Construction
4.9%
Public Admin
4.4%
Finance
1.2%
Information
1.0%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.8%
Occupation
Management
30.4%
Production
21.6%
Sales
20.8%
Food Prep
19.3%
Construction
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.1 min
Drove Alone
86.1%
Carpool
3.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.9%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,926
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
57.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.5%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
13.6%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
9.4%
75–84
12.1%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 22.4%
Working age (18–64): 77.6%
65 and over: 21.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
11.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
78.5%
Asia
6.7%
Europe
5.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
12.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.8%
Uninsured
8.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.4%
Has a Computer
92.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023