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ZIP 38256 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38256

38256 has a population of 2,994 with a median age of 56.8 yrs (49.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.4%-53% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
30.1%+85% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.0%-10% vs US avg
x
High school
42.4%+62% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Never married
16.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.1%+95% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.9%+132% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.2%-73% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.8%+224% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38256

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.9%+132% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.1%+95% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.2%-73% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.9%+98% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.1%-39% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
18.8%+224% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,994
Median age56.8
Poverty rate9.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born27.1%