38351 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38351, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38351 is a zip code in Henderson County and Madison County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, and District 8, with a total population of 17,959 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 38351 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38351.

The estimated population of people living in 38351 is 17,959, with a median age of 40.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38351 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,959
 -0.5% +2.32%
2020
18,050
 -2.22% -
2019
18,459
+3.33%
-
2018
17,864
+1.78%
-
2017
17,552
 - -

Population of 38351 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38351 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
84.1%
85.9%
 -2.10%
Black/African American
10.6%
9.2%
 +15.22%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2.5%
 +4.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
2.2%
 +9.09%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38351 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 38351 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38351 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38351 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.4 0% 38.4 0% 43.8 -0.68%
2020 40.4 -2.65% 38.4 -3.52% 44.1 -0.23%
2019 41.5 -0.24% 39.8 -2.21% 44.2 +1.84%
2018 41.6 +0.48% 40.7 0% 43.4 +1.88%
2017 41.4 - 40.7 - 42.6 -

The median age of the 38351 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 38351 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 1,224 -11.89% 1,123 6.3% 1,029 1,119
10 to 19 887 +50.41% 1,038 +1.66% 1,418 1,041
20 to 29 942 -23.1% 1,168 -25.25% 726 893
30 to 39 1,009 +39.48% 1,049 +15.75% 1,453 1,219
40 to 49 1,097 -29.65% 976 +14.46% 800 1,115
50 to 59 1,235 -1.89% 1,482 -8.25% 1,202 1,357
60 to 69 1,201 0.07% 1,241 -1.3% 1,195 1,198
70+ 750 +18.3% 1,130 +14.69% 893 1,301

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38351 zip code is $48,133.00.

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 38351.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,857.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,085.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,838.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38351 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 38351, 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 38351 is currently $59,805.00.

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.

2.28% of households in 38351 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 38351 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.18%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38351 is $23,541.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38351 by the total population of 38351.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38351 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38351 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
    6.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.65%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38351 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38351 zip over the age of 16 is 14,298.

Of those people, a total of 56.50% 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 38351 is 52.50%.

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 38351 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 946 45.50% 19.80%
20 to 24 years 854 82.40% 13.60%
25 to 29 years 765 69.20% 10.20%
30 to 34 years 1,014 62.80% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 2,400 79.80% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 2,502 70.40% 6.90%
55 to 59 years 1,230 77.60% 8.50%
60 to 64 years 1,250 47.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,057 19.00% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,280 12.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38351. 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 12,370 55.50% 6.40%
Black or African American 1,610 62.70% 11.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 22 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 0.00% 0.00%
Other 131 80.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 148 45.30% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino 282 62.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,219 55.60% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38351 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 38351 is 7,513, with median earnings of $34,104.00.

Women in 38351 are earning approximately 71.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,513 $34,104.00
Male 3,787 $40,173.00
Female 3,726 $28,778.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38351 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 514 $37,308.00
Business and Financial 142 $50,848.00
Computer and Mathematical 147 $35,557.00
Architecture and Engineering 96 $49,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 56 $37,333.00
Community and Social Service 119 $37,583.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 473 $35,843.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 544 $44,583.00
Healthcare Support 446 $13,945.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 99 $39,707.00
Food Preparation and Serving 398 $13,801.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 260 $48,506.00
Personal Care and Service 123 $11,932.00
Sales 891 $27,893.00
Office and Administrative Support 580 $33,768.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 305 $39,612.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 366 $45,000.00
Production 820 $34,036.00
Transportation and Material Moving 637 $72,729.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38351 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 38351.

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 257 $51,161.00 257 $22,396.00
Business and Financial 36 $0.00 106 $50,759.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $0.00 57 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $48,600.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 39 $0.00
Community and Social Service 56 $14,295.00 63 $39,417.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 108 $27,000.00 365 $35,959.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 84 $54,583.00 460 $39,808.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 446 $13,945.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 99 $39,707.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 145 $14,349.00 253 $6,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 216 $48,864.00 44 $14,891.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $0.00 87 $13,125.00
Sales 334 $33,750.00 557 $25,927.00
Office and Administrative Support 121 $68,431.00 459 $32,487.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 276 $41,042.00 29 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 366 $45,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 590 $35,625.00 230 $33,690.00
Transportation and Material Moving 543 $73,233.00 94 $23,182.00

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 6,929 households in 38351, with an average household size of 2.54 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 4,566 families living in the 38351 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 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 38351:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,302 363 901 2,363
Average Household Size 3.2 2.82 3.41 1.22
Total Families 3,302 363 901 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.63 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 4,566 families living in 38351, 12.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38351:

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 8,116 housing units in 38351.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,929 85.37%
Vacant 1,187 14.63%

21.00% of the total 8,116 housing units in 38351 are rental units. This is approximately 1,704 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,796 are occupied by the owner - or 59.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38351 is $703.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38351 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
    429
  • Less than $500
    249
  • $500 to $999
    1,375
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    80
  • $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 38351 is $124,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38351 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    719
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    928
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,264
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    874
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    599
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    382
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    30
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38351. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38351 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    249
  • 1940 to 1949
    120
  • 1950 to 1959
    659
  • 1960 to 1969
    984
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,061
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,460
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,209
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,192
  • 2010 to 2013
    182
  • 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 38351 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    408
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,180
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,862
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,479

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38351 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38351 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38351.

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
    347
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,073
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,461
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    746
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    589
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    98
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    649
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    472
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    184
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    793
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    247
  • 90 or more minutes
    99

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38351 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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