38478 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 38478 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38478 is White. The current unemployment level in 38478 is 3.3%.
| Population | 18,545 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 69 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,261 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,244 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $470,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.93% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.62% |
38478 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,110 | 79.93% |
| Black | 2,662 | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 824 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38478 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,171 | 69.58% |
| Black | 414 | 24.6% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38478 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 720 | 7.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,088 | 11.28% |
| High School Diploma | 3,762 | 38.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 200 | 2.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,008 | 10.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,584 | 16.42% |
| Associates Degree | 630 | 6.53% |
| Masters Degree | 478 | 4.95% |
| Professional Degree | 141 | 1.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.39% |
