38053 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 38053 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38053 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38053 is 3.3%.
| Population | 25,556 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.65% |
| Population Density | 172 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,320 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,473 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $409,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.9% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 39.91% |
38053 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,596 | 67.9% |
| Black | 6,109 | 23.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,757 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 360 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 92 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38053 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,328 | 40.7% |
| Black | 1,424 | 43.64% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 14.34% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
38053 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,454 | 8.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,981 | 11.71% |
| High School Diploma | 5,580 | 33% |
| No High School Diploma | 359 | 2.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,148 | 6.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,502 | 20.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,672 | 9.89% |
| Masters Degree | 975 | 5.77% |
| Professional Degree | 141 | 0.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 99 | 0.59% |
