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ZIP Code 39209

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 26,514

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 — 39209

What is the median household income in 39209?
The median household income in 39209 is $35,103 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 39209?
The poverty rate in 39209 is 28.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 39209?
$74,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 39209?
The median gross rent in 39209 is $969 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 39209 residents have a college degree?
20.2% of adults in 39209 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
26,514
Median Income
$35,103
Median Home Value
$74,600
Poverty Rate
28.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
16.1%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,621 (+19.1%) Home Value: +$12,600 (+20.3%) Poverty Rate: -5.0 pp (-15.1%) Bachelor's+: +5.0 pp (+32.9%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+6.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 26,514
Median Age 36.0
Female 52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5% White (non-Hisp.) 7.2% Black 90.0% Asian 0.3% Two or More 1.7% Other 0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.9%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $35,103 ±$3,579
Per Capita Income $51,697
Median Family Income $45,341
Poverty Rate 28.2%
Child Poverty Rate 43.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 24.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.1%
$10–15k
10.0%
$15–25k
13.7%
$25–35k
16.1%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
16.6%
$75–100k
10.5%
$100–150k
5.8%
$150–200k
2.3%
$200k+
2.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,438
Owner-Occupied 47.1%
Renter-Occupied 52.9%
Vacancy Rate 18.1%
Median Home Value $74,600
Median Gross Rent $969
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 50.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
26.6%
$50–100k
44.0%
$100–200k
11.2%
$200–300k
8.4%
$300–500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.8%
$500–1k
43.0%
$1–1.5k
43.7%
$1.5–2k
3.2%
$2–2.5k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.8%
1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3+
18.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.0%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
9.8%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
3.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.1%
1940–1969
12.1%
1970–1999
17.4%
2000–2009
7.6%
2010+
2.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.2%
Graduate Degree 7.1%
Some College / Associate 24.8%
Less Than High School 4.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.1%
Unemployment Rate 16.1%
Work from Home 7.6%
Self-Employed 4.6%
Government Workers 21.4%
Private For-Profit 73.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.9%
Retail
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
11.8%
Prof. Services
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation
4.8%
Finance
4.5%
Public Admin
4.3%
Wholesale
2.5%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
26.4%
Food Prep
25.0%
Sales
22.7%
Production
16.6%
Construction
9.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.7 min
Drove Alone 77.3%
Carpool 11.9%
Public Transit 1.4%
Work from Home 7.6%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,187
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 25.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 5.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.8%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
10.9%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 24.7% Working age (18–64): 75.3% 65 and over: 15.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 21.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
66.0%
Asia
19.5%
Africa
14.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.9%
With a Disability 17.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 83.8%
Uninsured 16.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.7%
Has a Computer 90.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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