38059 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38059, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38059 is a zip code in Dyer County and Gibson County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 9, and District 16, with a total population of 7,910 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 38059 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38059.

The estimated population of people living in 38059 is 7,910, with a median age of 36.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38059 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,910
 -0.23% +3.16%
2020
7,928
+1.9%
-
2019
7,780
+0.22%
-
2018
7,763
+1.24%
-
2017
7,668
 - -

Population of 38059 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38059 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
83.4%
91.9%
 -9.25%
Black/African American
5.8%
2%
 +190.00%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
6.9%
2.9%
 +137.93%
Asian
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2%
 +70.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38059 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 38059 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38059 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38059 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.5 +2.24% 36.7 +1.94% 36.4 +2.82%
2020 35.7 -10.97% 36 +4.35% 35.4 -18.43%
2019 40.1 -0.25% 34.5 +3.29% 43.4 -0.46%
2018 40.2 -1.47% 33.4 -3.47% 43.6 +0.23%
2017 40.8 - 34.6 - 43.5 -

The median age of the 38059 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 38059 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 9 634 -24.19% 450 +28.32% 489 543
10 to 19 767 -8.82% 421 +31.4% 695 549
20 to 29 388 -9.8% 267 +67.05% 308 492
30 to 39 382 +24.92% 396 +55.42% 472 613
40 to 49 685 -5.94% 682 -43.14% 641 421
50 to 59 461 +19.69% 537 +17.89% 531 631
60 to 69 363 -43.39% 522 -57.04% 226 274
70+ 337 +58.18% 376 +39.13% 496 529

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38059 zip code is $51,159.00.

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 38059.

  • Under 25
    $53,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,698.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,468.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38059 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 38059, 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 38059 is currently $58,941.00.

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.

1.26% of households in 38059 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 38059 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38059 is $24,043.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38059 by the total population of 38059.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38059 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38059 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
    6.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38059 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38059 zip over the age of 16 is 5,788.

Of those people, a total of 58.30% 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 38059 is 56.00%.

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 38059 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 154 42.90% 36.40%
20 to 24 years 404 92.80% 13.90%
25 to 29 years 396 85.90% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 627 68.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,007 67.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,028 76.10% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 647 60.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 294 46.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 601 14.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 630 14.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38059. 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 5,040 56.70% 4.70%
Black or African American 351 71.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 38 2.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 221 94.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 132 38.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 254 82.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,028 56.90% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38059 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 38059 is 3,242, with median earnings of $40,965.00.

Women in 38059 are earning approximately 64.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,242 $40,965.00
Male 1,737 $51,308.00
Female 1,505 $32,906.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38059 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 190 $38,152.00
Business and Financial 105 $86,094.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $97,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 249 $44,913.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 250 $36,579.00
Healthcare Support 57 $14,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $0.00
Law Enforcement 73 $61,138.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $15,701.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $45,642.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $9,861.00
Sales 391 $60,766.00
Office and Administrative Support 304 $32,344.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $68,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $54,679.00
Production 460 $40,510.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $44,511.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38059 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 38059.

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 111 $83,162.00 79 $37,663.00
Business and Financial 54 $88,750.00 51 $64,659.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 35 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $77,143.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $24,750.00 137 $50,809.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $0.00 190 $34,727.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 57 $14,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $0.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 81 $15,701.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $45,642.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 77 $9,861.00
Sales 216 $61,935.00 175 $40,486.00
Office and Administrative Support 64 $32,222.00 240 $35,058.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $68,125.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 120 $54,929.00 7 $0.00
Production 301 $42,336.00 159 $39,116.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $44,511.00 0 $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 3,016 households in 38059, with an average household size of 2.62 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 1,908 families living in the 38059 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 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 38059:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,438 102 368 1,108
Average Household Size 3.35 3.09 3.56 1.32
Total Families 1,438 102 368 0
Average Household Size 3.35 3.09 3.1 0

Poverty

Of the 1,908 families living in 38059, 11.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38059:

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 3,344 housing units in 38059.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,016 90.19%
Vacant 328 9.81%

28.26% of the total 3,344 housing units in 38059 are rental units. This is approximately 945 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,031 are occupied by the owner - or 60.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38059 is $780.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38059 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
    40
  • Less than $500
    55
  • $500 to $999
    757
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    133
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 38059 is $112,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38059 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    247
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    616
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    454
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    138
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    253
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    199
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    98
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38059. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38059 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    314
  • 1940 to 1949
    183
  • 1950 to 1959
    321
  • 1960 to 1969
    499
  • 1970 to 1979
    673
  • 1980 to 1989
    361
  • 1990 to 1999
    364
  • 2000 to 2009
    566
  • 2010 to 2013
    52
  • 2014 or later
    11

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 38059 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    104
  • 1 vehicle available
    908
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,276
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    728

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38059 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38059 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38059.

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
    57
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    700
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    444
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    592
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    407
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    31
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    371
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    18
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    37
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    194
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    181
  • 90 or more minutes
    22

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38059 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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