38114 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 38114 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38114 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38114 is 3.3%.
| Population | 22,112 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14.78% |
| Population Density | 2,918 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,311 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,158 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $478,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 93.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 91.61% |
38114 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 981 | 4.35% |
| Black | 21,058 | 93.47% |
| Hispanic | 410 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 42 | 0.19% |
38114 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26 | 0.78% |
| Black | 3,090 | 93.27% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38114 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 977 | 6.97% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,278 | 9.11% |
| High School Diploma | 5,884 | 41.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 661 | 4.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 738 | 5.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,036 | 21.65% |
| Associates Degree | 734 | 5.23% |
| Masters Degree | 581 | 4.14% |
| Professional Degree | 41 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 95 | 0.68% |
