38135 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 38135 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38135 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38135 is 3.3%.
| Population | 30,917 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.84% |
| Population Density | 2,455 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,281 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $79,886 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $315,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 43.54% |
38135 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,995 | 59.27% |
| Black | 10,723 | 35.32% |
| Hispanic | 841 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 803 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38135 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 907 | 43.48% |
| Black | 968 | 46.4% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 7.57% |
| Asian | 47 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
38135 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,466 | 8.02% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,621 | 25.28% |
| High School Diploma | 4,294 | 23.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 233 | 1.27% |
| GED or Alternate | 705 | 3.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,684 | 20.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,300 | 7.11% |
| Masters Degree | 1,477 | 8.08% |
| Professional Degree | 254 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 246 | 1.35% |