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ZIP Code 38878

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,642

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 — 38878

What is the median household income in 38878?
The median household income in 38878 is $43,912 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38878?
The poverty rate in 38878 is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38878?
$78,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38878?
The median gross rent in 38878 is $589 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38878 residents have a college degree?
12.7% of adults in 38878 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,642
Median Income
$43,912
Median Home Value
$78,400
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,582 (+17.6%) Home Value: +$9,700 (+14.1%) Poverty Rate: -9.2 pp (-48.7%) Bachelor's+: +1.7 pp (+15.5%) Unemployment: +2.1 pp (+80.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,642
Median Age 35.0
Female 49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 20.8% White (non-Hisp.) 67.9% Black 9.9% Two or More 1.9% Other 20.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $43,912 ±$6,985
Per Capita Income $58,919
Median Family Income $59,231
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Child Poverty Rate 14.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.7%
$10–15k
7.4%
$15–25k
18.2%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
22.4%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
9.1%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
2.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,313
Owner-Occupied 79.8%
Renter-Occupied 20.2%
Vacancy Rate 15.7%
Median Home Value $78,400
Median Gross Rent $589
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 10.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
30.7%
$50–100k
34.1%
$100–200k
18.1%
$200–300k
9.3%
$300–500k
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.2%
$500–1k
72.0%
$1.5–2k
3.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
32.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.7%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
1.3%
Mobile home
30.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.8%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
17.9%
2000–2009
11.3%
2010+
14.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.7%
Graduate Degree 7.6%
Some College / Associate 17.4%
Less Than High School 8.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.1%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 0.6%
Self-Employed 5.0%
Government Workers 18.3%
Private For-Profit 76.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
30.2%
Edu/Health
19.9%
Agriculture
15.4%
Retail
6.7%
Arts/Entmt.
6.6%
Transportation
5.5%
Public Admin
3.3%
Wholesale
1.9%
Finance
1.8%
Prof. Services
1.3%
Construction
1.2%
Occupation
Production
29.6%
Food Prep
21.2%
Management
20.5%
Sales
15.0%
Construction
13.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.3 min
Drove Alone 82.4%
Carpool 15.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 0.6%
Walked 1.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,107
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
9.5%
15–19
8.2%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
9.0%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
10.9%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 27.2% Working age (18–64): 72.8% 65 and over: 16.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.1%
Naturalized Citizen 18.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.5%
With a Disability 16.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 85.8%
Uninsured 14.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.7%
Has a Computer 92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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