38401 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 38401 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38401 is White. The current unemployment level in 38401 is 4.4%.
| Population | 65,393 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.99% |
| Population Density | 216 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,335 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,815 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $429,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 78.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 52.93% |
38401 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 52,200 | 78.86% |
| Black | 8,328 | 12.58% |
| Hispanic | 5,153 | 7.78% |
| Asian | 360 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.03% |
38401 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,663 | 54.51% |
| Black | 1,729 | 25.73% |
| Hispanic | 1,242 | 18.48% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.09% |
38401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,967 | 9.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,106 | 13.24% |
| High School Diploma | 10,757 | 34.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 467 | 1.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,817 | 9.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,300 | 17.1% |
| Associates Degree | 2,608 | 8.41% |
| Masters Degree | 1,323 | 4.27% |
| Professional Degree | 537 | 1.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 120 | 0.39% |