38138 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 38138 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38138 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38138 is 3.3%.
| Population | 25,465 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.51% |
| Population Density | 2,160 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,423 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $115,400 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $628,250 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 47.31% |
38138 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,355 | 86.06% |
| Black | 1,130 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,118 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,360 | 5.24% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38138 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,065 | 37.11% |
| Black | 2,781 | 49.98% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 7.49% |
| Asian | 294 | 5.28% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.09% |
38138 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 555 | 3.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,233 | 36.83% |
| High School Diploma | 1,701 | 10.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 105 | 0.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 185 | 1.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,584 | 15.27% |
| Associates Degree | 980 | 5.79% |
| Masters Degree | 2,864 | 16.92% |
| Professional Degree | 1,236 | 7.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 481 | 2.84% |