38018 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 38018 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38018 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38018 is 3.3%.
| Population | 38,338 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.05% |
| Population Density | 2,123 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,346 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $79,490 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $449,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 46.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 68.90% |
38018 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,615 | 42.35% |
| Black | 18,232 | 46.47% |
| Hispanic | 2,213 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 2,175 | 5.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38018 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 192 | 9.9% |
| Black | 1,427 | 73.56% |
| Hispanic | 277 | 14.28% |
| Asian | 44 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38018 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,499 | 6.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,691 | 29.8% |
| High School Diploma | 3,705 | 16.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 436 | 1.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 420 | 1.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,564 | 20.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,670 | 7.44% |
| Masters Degree | 2,338 | 10.41% |
| Professional Degree | 662 | 2.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 467 | 2.08% |