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ZIP Code 38850

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,113

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 — 38850

What is the median household income in 38850?
The median household income in 38850 is $45,991 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38850?
The poverty rate in 38850 is 23.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38850?
$78,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38850?
The median gross rent in 38850 is $690 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38850 residents have a college degree?
10.3% of adults in 38850 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,113
Median Income
$45,991
Median Home Value
$78,500
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,108 (+35.7%) Home Value: +$8,300 (+11.8%) Poverty Rate: -0.4 pp (-1.7%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+5.1%) Unemployment: +0.6 pp (+15.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,113
Median Age 41.0
Female 49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.7% White (non-Hisp.) 63.2% Black 29.7% Asian 0.4% Two or More 1.8% Other 4.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.0%
Mexican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,991 ±$8,053
Per Capita Income $57,154
Median Family Income $48,199
Poverty Rate 23.7%
Child Poverty Rate 25.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
7.7%
$15–25k
11.7%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
17.2%
$50–75k
12.6%
$75–100k
17.3%
$100–150k
11.4%
$150–200k
2.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,537
Owner-Occupied 80.8%
Renter-Occupied 19.2%
Vacancy Rate 18.9%
Median Home Value $78,500
Median Gross Rent $690
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
30.9%
$50–100k
33.4%
$100–200k
14.5%
$200–300k
10.1%
$300–500k
2.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
34.9%
$500–1k
61.6%
$1–1.5k
3.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.1%
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3+
24.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
0.1%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
22.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.1%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
16.1%
2000–2009
6.8%
2010+
8.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 10.3%
Graduate Degree 3.1%
Some College / Associate 19.8%
Less Than High School 8.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 1.4%
Self-Employed 3.4%
Government Workers 19.8%
Private For-Profit 76.8%
Industry
Manufacturing
36.8%
Edu/Health
22.1%
Retail
8.0%
Public Admin
7.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.3%
Construction
4.3%
Prof. Services
3.1%
Wholesale
2.9%
Transportation
2.3%
Agriculture
2.2%
Finance
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Production
31.8%
Management
23.7%
Sales
16.8%
Food Prep
16.3%
Construction
11.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.3 min
Drove Alone 88.3%
Carpool 9.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 1.4%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,246
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 46.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
9.1%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
3.8%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
7.8%
45–54
15.5%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
12.0%
85+
2.9%
Under 18: 26.8% Working age (18–64): 73.2% 65 and over: 16.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.7%
Naturalized Citizen 52.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
52.2%
Latin America
47.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.1%
With a Disability 22.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.8%
Uninsured 9.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 73.8%
Has a Computer 83.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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