38111 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 38111 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38111 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38111 is 3.3%.
| Population | 42,322 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.96% |
| Population Density | 4,193 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,713 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,428 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $861,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.3% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 46.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 65.51% |
38111 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,951 | 40.07% |
| Black | 19,762 | 46.72% |
| Hispanic | 3,936 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 676 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 975 | 2.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38111 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 235 | 7.31% |
| Black | 2,184 | 67.95% |
| Hispanic | 780 | 24.27% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38111 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,343 | 6.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,232 | 23.42% |
| High School Diploma | 4,934 | 22.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 500 | 2.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 796 | 3.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,023 | 22.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,230 | 5.51% |
| Masters Degree | 2,213 | 9.91% |
| Professional Degree | 647 | 2.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 424 | 1.9% |