38104 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 38104 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38104 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38104 is 3.3%.
| Population | 23,408 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.94% |
| Population Density | 4,775 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,090 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,487 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $583,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.56% |
38104 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,746 | 65.25% |
| Black | 6,058 | 26.81% |
| Hispanic | 986 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 718 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 78 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.05% |
38104 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 614 | 11.92% |
| Black | 4,075 | 79.1% |
| Hispanic | 396 | 7.69% |
| Asian | 60 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
38104 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 777 | 5.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,266 | 27.86% |
| High School Diploma | 2,584 | 16.87% |
| No High School Diploma | 219 | 1.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 492 | 3.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,199 | 20.89% |
| Associates Degree | 609 | 3.98% |
| Masters Degree | 1,954 | 12.76% |
| Professional Degree | 686 | 4.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 529 | 3.45% |