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ZIP 39074 — 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 39074

39074 has a population of 14,423 with a median age of 36.6 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
44.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Black
41.2%+232% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.6%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
16.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.3%+128% vs US avg
x
High school
28.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.2%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.1%+92% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.6%+185% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 39074

Poverty Rate
22.1%+92% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.6%+185% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.8%+48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,423
Median age36.6
Poverty rate22.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White44.3%
Hispanic15.2%
Black41.2%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born39.6%