38079 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 38079 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38079 is White. The current unemployment level in 38079 is 4.1%.
| Population | 4,599 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.85% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,371 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $38,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 68.77% |
38079 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,083 | 64.93% |
| Black | 1,464 | 30.83% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.99% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.23% |
38079 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 284 | 71.18% |
| Black | 98 | 24.56% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38079 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 166 | 5.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 194 | 6.2% |
| High School Diploma | 1,275 | 40.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 67 | 2.14% |
| GED or Alternate | 691 | 22.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 548 | 17.5% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 3.86% |
| Masters Degree | 58 | 1.85% |
| Professional Degree | 11 | 0.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |