ZIP Code 38843
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 12,275
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 — 38843
- What is the median household income in 38843?
- The median household income in 38843 is $59,785 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 38843?
- The poverty rate in 38843 is 6.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 38843?
- $141,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 38843?
- The median gross rent in 38843 is $816 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 38843 residents have a college degree?
- 18.3% of adults in 38843 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,275
Median Income
$59,785
Median Home Value
$141,800
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$23,125 (+63.1%)
Home Value:
+$42,700 (+43.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.0 pp (-50%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.9 pp (+11.6%)
Unemployment:
+1.7 pp (+65.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
12,275
Median Age
36.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 83.9%
Black 13.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Other 0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,785
±$14,057
Per Capita Income
$82,098
Median Family Income
$83,088
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Child Poverty Rate
7.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.2%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
8.4%
$35–50k
15.3%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
21.0%
$150–200k
3.3%
$200k+
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,136
Owner-Occupied
75.7%
Renter-Occupied
24.3%
Vacancy Rate
13.8%
Median Home Value
$141,800
Median Gross Rent
$816
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
20.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.2%
$50–100k
13.8%
$100–200k
31.7%
$200–300k
15.6%
$300–500k
12.7%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
3.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.8%
$500–1k
62.2%
$1–1.5k
15.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.7%
1 vehicle
24.9%
2 vehicles
45.5%
3+
24.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.3%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
0.2%
20+ units
2.4%
Mobile home
16.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.2%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
21.7%
2000–2009
8.9%
2010+
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.3%
Graduate Degree
8.1%
Some College / Associate
26.2%
Less Than High School
5.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Work from Home
5.1%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
14.1%
Private For-Profit
80.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
24.2%
Edu/Health
23.4%
Retail
14.0%
Construction
8.7%
Prof. Services
7.8%
Transportation
3.9%
Arts/Entmt.
3.7%
Finance
2.7%
Public Admin
2.4%
Agriculture
1.8%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
32.8%
Sales
23.5%
Production
16.9%
Food Prep
14.1%
Construction
12.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.3 min
Drove Alone
88.3%
Carpool
5.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.1%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,429
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
8.1%
15–19
10.5%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
9.9%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 22.1%
Working age (18–64): 77.9%
65 and over: 17.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.4%
Naturalized Citizen
73.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
81.2%
Latin America
5.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.6%
With a Disability
13.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.1%
Has a Computer
90.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023