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ZIP 39465 — 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 39465

39465 has a population of 23,122 with a median age of 37.5 yrs (47.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Black
12.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.7%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.1%+14% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.7%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
14.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.2%-17% vs US avg
x
High school
29.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.9%+24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.4%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.6%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.1%+367% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 39465

Poverty Rate
11.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.3%+53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.5%+7% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.1%-23% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.1%+367% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population23,122
Median age37.5
Poverty rate11.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Black12.8%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born21.3%