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ZIP Code 38901

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,887

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 — 38901

What is the median household income in 38901?
The median household income in 38901 is $46,956 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 38901?
The poverty rate in 38901 is 17.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 38901?
$139,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 38901?
The median gross rent in 38901 is $811 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 38901 residents have a college degree?
26.2% of adults in 38901 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,887
Median Income
$46,956
Median Home Value
$139,400
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,460 (+25.2%) Home Value: +$34,200 (+32.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.9 pp (-4.9%) Bachelor's+: +2.9 pp (+12.4%) Unemployment: -1.6 pp (-25%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,887
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 49.0% Black 47.5% Asian 0.1% Two or More 2.5% Other 0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $46,956 ±$3,721
Per Capita Income $77,882
Median Family Income $59,933
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Child Poverty Rate 28.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.8%
$10–15k
9.2%
$15–25k
8.4%
$25–35k
13.3%
$35–50k
17.1%
$50–75k
16.5%
$75–100k
8.7%
$100–150k
10.3%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
6.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,831
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
Vacancy Rate 16.6%
Median Home Value $139,400
Median Gross Rent $811
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.2%
$50–100k
26.2%
$100–200k
16.3%
$200–300k
20.5%
$300–500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.0%
$500–1k
68.5%
$1–1.5k
21.2%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.3%
1 vehicle
32.3%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3+
22.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.2%
2–4 units
4.1%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
8.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.1%
1940–1969
1.2%
1970–1999
23.0%
2000–2009
11.2%
2010+
7.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.2%
Graduate Degree 10.9%
Some College / Associate 18.3%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Work from Home 3.2%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 23.2%
Private For-Profit 72.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.8%
Manufacturing
16.3%
Retail
12.3%
Public Admin
10.9%
Construction
8.6%
Arts/Entmt.
4.7%
Transportation
4.5%
Prof. Services
3.1%
Finance
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
1.1%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Management
35.4%
Sales
19.3%
Production
18.2%
Food Prep
16.0%
Construction
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.7 min
Drove Alone 88.7%
Carpool 5.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.2%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,363
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
10.8%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 22.3% Working age (18–64): 77.7% 65 and over: 18.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.0%
Naturalized Citizen 4.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
80.8%
Europe
19.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 20.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.1%
Uninsured 9.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 78.3%
Has a Computer 88.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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