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ZIP Code 38862

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,000

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 — 38862

What is the median household income in 38862?
The median household income in 38862 is $51,688 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38862?
The poverty rate in 38862 is 23.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38862?
$136,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38862?
The median gross rent in 38862 is $841 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38862 residents have a college degree?
30.3% of adults in 38862 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,000
Median Income
$51,688
Median Home Value
$136,900
Poverty Rate
23.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,997 (+15.7%) Home Value: +$54,400 (+65.9%) Poverty Rate: +18.4 pp (+340.7%) Bachelor's+: +18.5 pp (+156.8%) Unemployment: -2.4 pp (-38.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,000
Median Age 47.0
Female 43.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9% White (non-Hisp.) 56.9% Black 39.5% Two or More 3.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,688 ±$14,487
Per Capita Income $72,936
Median Family Income $65,662
Poverty Rate 23.8%
Child Poverty Rate 37.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 10.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.7%
$10–15k
8.5%
$15–25k
17.7%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
5.4%
$50–75k
19.1%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
5.9%
$150–200k
15.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,091
Owner-Occupied 69.7%
Renter-Occupied 30.3%
Vacancy Rate 25.9%
Median Home Value $136,900
Median Gross Rent $841
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.5%
$50–100k
18.5%
$100–200k
17.4%
$200–300k
23.8%
$300–500k
8.3%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
25.7%
$500–1k
44.8%
$1–1.5k
17.4%
$1.5–2k
10.8%
$3.5k+
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.1%
1 vehicle
27.4%
2 vehicles
24.4%
3+
34.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
6.2%
5–19 units
0.7%
20+ units
0.6%
Mobile home
19.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.7%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
10.3%
2000–2009
13.6%
2010+
13.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 30.3%
Graduate Degree 15.2%
Some College / Associate 14.6%
Less Than High School 5.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 13.0%
Self-Employed 6.8%
Government Workers 32.2%
Private For-Profit 61.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.7%
Prof. Services
18.9%
Retail
14.6%
Arts/Entmt.
14.4%
Transportation
8.3%
Finance
5.4%
Construction
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.3%
Public Admin
1.6%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
48.0%
Sales
25.6%
Production
11.8%
Food Prep
10.8%
Construction
3.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 36.5 min
Drove Alone 84.6%
Carpool 0.8%
Public Transit 1.3%
Work from Home 13.0%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 808
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.2%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
2.0%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
0.8%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
7.0%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
15.3%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
14.4%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 18.9% Working age (18–64): 81.2% 65 and over: 19.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.2%
Naturalized Citizen 0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.7%
With a Disability 15.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 85.1%
Uninsured 14.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.0%
Has a Computer 86.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 96.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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