38006 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38006, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38006 is a zip code in Crockett County, Haywood County, and Madison County, Tennessee, which covers District 3, District 5, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 2, District 6, and District 7, with a total population of 5,259 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 38006 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38006.

The estimated population of people living in 38006 is 5,259, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38006 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,259
 -4.9% +3.50%
2020
5,530
+2.2%
-
2019
5,411
+8.2%
-
2018
5,001
 -1.57% -
2017
5,081
 - -

Population of 38006 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38006 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
70.3%
68.2%
 +3.08%
Black/African American
14.2%
16.2%
 -12.35%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
14%
13.6%
 +2.94%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.4%
 -14.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38006 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 38006 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38006 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38006 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 +3.8% 36.4 +11.31% 41.3 +2.74%
2020 36.8 -2.13% 32.7 -6.3% 40.2 -1.47%
2019 37.6 -0.53% 34.9 +2.65% 40.8 -2.39%
2018 37.8 +6.48% 34 +4.94% 41.8 +13.28%
2017 35.5 - 32.4 - 36.9 -

The median age of the 38006 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 38006 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 330 +18.29% 366 -12.02% 385 316
10 to 19 454 +8.02% 278 +37.54% 474 360
20 to 29 302 +26.17% 379 -41.04% 377 241
30 to 39 330 -6.32% 433 -27.41% 283 313
40 to 49 254 +29.98% 278 +32.82% 337 379
50 to 59 304 -16.87% 283 3.24% 253 282
60 to 69 242 +37.52% 229 +14.89% 334 247
70+ 204 +32.89% 415 -1.61% 271 407

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38006 zip code is $58,789.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 38006.

  • Under 25
    $31,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,558.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,789.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,154.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38006 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 38006, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 38006 is currently $65,652.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.90% of households in 38006 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 38006 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38006 is $24,785.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38006 by the total population of 38006.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38006 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38006 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38006 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38006 zip over the age of 16 is 4,106.

Of those people, a total of 60.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 38006 is 57.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 38006 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 382 52.40% 22.00%
20 to 24 years 322 58.10% 14.40%
25 to 29 years 296 87.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 249 89.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 693 80.80% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 537 73.40% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 368 89.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 352 33.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 433 46.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 474 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38006. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,270 58.50% 5.30%
Black or African American 562 59.30% 6.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 5 60.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 102 81.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 163 83.40% 1.50%
Hispanic or Latino 423 74.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,079 57.90% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38006 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 38006 is 2,346, with median earnings of $35,771.00.

Women in 38006 are earning approximately 76.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,346 $35,771.00
Male 1,263 $37,492.00
Female 1,083 $28,494.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38006 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 327 $54,115.00
Business and Financial 85 $37,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 144 $40,056.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 192 $53,033.00
Healthcare Support 47 $19,792.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 71 $37,113.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $15,278.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 20 $22,917.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00
Sales 216 $21,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 200 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $17,191.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 212 $27,868.00
Production 150 $51,429.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $37,031.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38006 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 38006.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 161 $73,682.00 166 $45,595.00
Business and Financial 41 $37,417.00 44 $34,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 66 $41,833.00 78 $16,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $80,417.00 176 $52,992.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 45 $25,078.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 29 $50,469.00 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 19 $21,484.00 87 $13,672.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00 15 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Sales 92 $23,088.00 124 $20,682.00
Office and Administrative Support 41 $27,969.00 159 $35,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 171 $17,191.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 206 $28,088.00 6 $0.00
Production 97 $61,065.00 53 $17,050.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $37,156.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,893 households in 38006, with an average household size of 2.72 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,341 families living in the 38006 zip code with an average family size of 3.26 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 38006:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 907 179 255 552
Average Household Size 3.44 2.89 3.17 1.28
Total Families 907 179 255 0
Average Household Size 3.42 2.79 3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,341 families living in 38006, 16.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38006:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,070 housing units in 38006.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,893 91.45%
Vacant 177 8.55%

30.58% of the total 2,070 housing units in 38006 are rental units. This is approximately 633 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,185 are occupied by the owner - or 57.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38006 is $849.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38006 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    75
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    395
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    157
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 38006 is $115,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38006 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    133
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    398
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    183
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    230
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    136
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    77
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    28
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38006. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38006 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    209
  • 1940 to 1949
    42
  • 1950 to 1959
    180
  • 1960 to 1969
    99
  • 1970 to 1979
    387
  • 1980 to 1989
    233
  • 1990 to 1999
    516
  • 2000 to 2009
    353
  • 2010 to 2013
    51
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 38006 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    137
  • 1 vehicle available
    423
  • 2 vehicles available
    722
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    611

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38006 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38006 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38006.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    94
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    249
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    316
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    395
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    387
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    182
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    381
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    79
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    7
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    80
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    72
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38006 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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