38134 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Tennessee based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38134 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38134 is White. The current unemployment level in 38134 is 4.4%.
| Population | 42,789 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.24% |
| Population Density | 2,354 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,744 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,588 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $316,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 43.70% |
38134 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,832 | 43% |
| Black | 19,698 | 42.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,477 | 11.87% |
| Asian | 847 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 199 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 73 | 0.16% |
38134 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,638 | 45.82% |
| Black | 2,832 | 35.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,204 | 15.17% |
| Asian | 240 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.13% |
38134 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,971 | 7.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,169 | 16.37% |
| High School Diploma | 6,524 | 25.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 750 | 2.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,899 | 7.46% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,125 | 24.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,755 | 6.89% |
| Masters Degree | 1,789 | 7.02% |
| Professional Degree | 274 | 1.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 214 | 0.84% |