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ZIP Code 47838

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,952

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 — 47838

What is the median household income in 47838?
The median household income in 47838 is $65,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 47838?
The poverty rate in 47838 is 8.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 47838?
$121,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 47838?
The median gross rent in 47838 is $772 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 47838 residents have a college degree?
8.6% of adults in 47838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,952
Median Income
$65,000
Median Home Value
$121,100
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.7%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,058 (+10.3%) Home Value: +$26,700 (+28.3%) Poverty Rate: -4.2 pp (-34.4%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+6.2%) Unemployment: +2.2 pp (+62.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,952
Median Age 39.0
Female 27.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 73.5% Black 15.5% Asian 0.5% Two or More 7.5% Other 2.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Puerto Rican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $65,000 ±$21,790
Per Capita Income $81,614
Median Family Income $88,375
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Child Poverty Rate 7.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.5%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
6.7%
$35–50k
17.9%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
14.5%
$100–150k
22.9%
$150–200k
1.4%
$200k+
8.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 945
Owner-Occupied 83.4%
Renter-Occupied 16.6%
Vacancy Rate 14.5%
Median Home Value $121,100
Median Gross Rent $772
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 4.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 25.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.1%
$50–100k
25.2%
$100–200k
18.2%
$200–300k
13.6%
$300–500k
8.6%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
46.7%
3+
33.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.9%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
1.4%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
8.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.9%
1940–1969
5.6%
1970–1999
4.9%
2000–2009
8.1%
2010+
4.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 82.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 8.6%
Graduate Degree 2.0%
Some College / Associate 9.7%
Less Than High School 6.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 28.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.7%
Work from Home 1.7%
Self-Employed 12.0%
Government Workers 17.7%
Private For-Profit 70.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
17.1%
Retail
15.4%
Agriculture
12.1%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Public Admin
9.3%
Transportation
8.6%
Finance
5.4%
Construction
5.4%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Arts/Entmt.
4.0%
Wholesale
3.2%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
28.9%
Sales
26.5%
Food Prep
18.3%
Production
14.0%
Construction
12.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.6 min
Drove Alone 90.2%
Carpool 2.2%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 1.7%
Walked 5.3%
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 48.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
3.7%
10–14
2.3%
15–19
2.4%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
21.3%
35–44
18.5%
45–54
14.6%
55–64
9.0%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
9.8%
85+
1.9%
Under 18: 11.9% Working age (18–64): 88.1% 65 and over: 12.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.1%
Naturalized Citizen 43.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
47.7%
Latin America
43.2%
Europe
9.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%
With a Disability 17.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.5%
Uninsured 5.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 77.7%
Has a Computer 94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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