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ZIP 39305 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39305

39305 has a population of 21,878 with a median age of 37.7 yrs (46.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
54.0%-12% vs US avg
x
Black
36.5%+194% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-78% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
19.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.8%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
22.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
34.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.1%+83% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.6%+48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39305

Poverty Rate
21.1%+83% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.6%+48% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.9%+36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,878
Median age37.7
Poverty rate21.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White54.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black36.5%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born20.6%