38501 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 38501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38501 is White. The current unemployment level in 38501 is 4.4%.
| Population | 41,930 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.91% |
| Population Density | 493 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,380 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,801 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $598,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.90% |
38501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,609 | 86.64% |
| Black | 1,567 | 3.81% |
| Hispanic | 3,237 | 7.88% |
| Asian | 627 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,131 | 74.38% |
| Black | 220 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,084 | 19.52% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
38501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,182 | 6.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,225 | 16.5% |
| High School Diploma | 6,177 | 31.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 325 | 1.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,229 | 11.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,335 | 17.07% |
| Associates Degree | 956 | 4.89% |
| Masters Degree | 1,262 | 6.46% |
| Professional Degree | 378 | 1.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 471 | 2.41% |