38112 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 38112 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38112 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38112 is 3.3%.
| Population | 16,334 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.53% |
| Population Density | 3,490 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,572 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,013 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $559,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 76.66% |
38112 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,955 | 36.29% |
| Black | 8,604 | 52.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,482 | 9.03% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
38112 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 416 | 9.85% |
| Black | 3,324 | 78.73% |
| Hispanic | 430 | 10.18% |
| Asian | 50 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
38112 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 433 | 4.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,567 | 18.05% |
| High School Diploma | 2,751 | 31.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 229 | 2.64% |
| GED or Alternate | 404 | 4.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,511 | 17.4% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 4.19% |
| Masters Degree | 973 | 11.21% |
| Professional Degree | 265 | 3.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 185 | 2.13% |
