38261 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 38261 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38261 is White. The current unemployment level in 38261 is 3.3%.
| Population | 16,325 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.44% |
| Population Density | 92 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,552 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,485 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,174,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 58.36% |
38261 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,069 | 75.72% |
| Black | 2,872 | 18.02% |
| Hispanic | 882 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
38261 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,477 | 60.93% |
| Black | 588 | 24.26% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 13.74% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38261 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 698 | 7.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,087 | 11.44% |
| High School Diploma | 3,981 | 41.89% |
| No High School Diploma | 327 | 3.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 721 | 7.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,517 | 15.96% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 4.02% |
| Masters Degree | 655 | 6.89% |
| Professional Degree | 65 | 0.68% |
| Doctorate Degree | 70 | 0.74% |
