38012 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 38012 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38012 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38012 is 3.3%.
| Population | 13,095 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.74% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,642 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,596 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $468,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 55.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 65.35% |
38012 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,139 | 39.01% |
| Black | 7,356 | 55.83% |
| Hispanic | 645 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38012 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 638 | 27.37% |
| Black | 1,533 | 65.77% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
38012 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 556 | 7.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 741 | 9.68% |
| High School Diploma | 3,366 | 43.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 237 | 3.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 688 | 8.99% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,188 | 15.52% |
| Associates Degree | 370 | 4.83% |
| Masters Degree | 474 | 6.19% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 21 | 0.27% |
