38237 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 38237 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38237 is White. The current unemployment level in 38237 is 3.3%.
| Population | 15,517 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.28% |
| Population Density | 115 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,525 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,407 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $431,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 82.4% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 71.27% |
38237 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,518 | 82.33% |
| Black | 1,818 | 11.96% |
| Hispanic | 549 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 233 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.08% |
38237 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,223 | 74.62% |
| Black | 274 | 16.72% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 7.08% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38237 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 457 | 5.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,590 | 19.04% |
| High School Diploma | 2,525 | 30.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 136 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 685 | 8.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,601 | 19.18% |
| Associates Degree | 421 | 5.04% |
| Masters Degree | 543 | 6.5% |
| Professional Degree | 261 | 3.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 130 | 1.56% |
