38126 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 38126 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38126 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38126 is 3.3%.
| Population | 6,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.53% |
| Population Density | 3,054 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,316 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $16,112 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $203,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 92.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 96.58% |
38126 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 350 | 6.17% |
| Black | 5,230 | 92.24% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38126 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4 | 0.42% |
| Black | 931 | 98.73% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38126 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 187 | 8.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 88 | 3.82% |
| High School Diploma | 887 | 38.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 117 | 5.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 162 | 7.04% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 553 | 24.02% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 10.08% |
| Masters Degree | 68 | 2.95% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.35% |
