38449 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38449, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38449 is a zip code in Giles County and Lincoln County, Tennessee, which covers District 1 and District 5, with a total population of 2,901 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 38449 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38449.

The estimated population of people living in 38449 is 2,901, with a median age of 46.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38449 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,901
+6.93%
+15.44%
2020
2,713
 -2.13% -
2019
2,772
+11.15%
-
2018
2,494
 -0.76% -
2017
2,513
 - -

Population of 38449 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38449 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
90.6%
84.5%
 +7.22%
Black/African American
4.4%
7%
 -37.14%
Native
0.9%
0.6%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Asian
0.6%
2.8%
 -78.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
3%
 -40.00%
Other
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38449 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 38449 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38449 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38449 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.2 +4.05% 46.6 +2.87% 45 +1.58%
2020 44.4 +6.22% 45.3 +22.43% 44.3 -3.7%
2019 41.8 -5.22% 37 -0.27% 46 -1.5%
2018 44.1 +9.98% 37.1 -0.27% 46.7 +0.43%
2017 40.1 - 37.2 - 46.5 -

The median age of the 38449 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 38449 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 9 162 -3.39% 86 +44.06% 146 105
10 to 19 218 -42.33% 115 +69.74% 132 211
20 to 29 87 2.2% 140 -60.28% 74 72
30 to 39 266 -8.67% 180 +31.03% 241 239
40 to 49 103 +108.71% 189 +40.33% 238 274
50 to 59 164 +27.69% 225 -2.72% 210 213
60 to 69 133 +56.26% 94 +97.85% 213 183
70+ 152 -5.6% 199 +10.71% 140 210

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38449 zip code is $54,000.00.

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 38449.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,077.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,089.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38449 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 38449, 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 38449 is currently $75,815.00.

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.

5.33% of households in 38449 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 38449 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38449 is $32,968.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38449 by the total population of 38449.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38449 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38449 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
    12.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.75%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38449 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38449 zip over the age of 16 is 2,426.

Of those people, a total of 53.20% 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 38449 is 50.10%.

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 38449 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 119 49.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 87 87.40% 15.80%
25 to 29 years 59 71.20% 14.30%
30 to 34 years 267 79.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 383 90.10% 10.40%
45 to 54 years 552 46.90% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 213 39.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 269 49.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 245 24.90% 16.40%
75 years and over 232 8.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38449. 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 2,252 52.70% 5.00%
Black or African American 93 39.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 92.30% 25.00%
Asian 13 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 42 69.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 35 65.70% 78.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,223 52.60% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38449 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 38449 is 1,216, with median earnings of $40,423.00.

Women in 38449 are earning approximately 50.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,216 $40,423.00
Male 659 $51,156.00
Female 557 $25,964.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38449 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 152 $72,000.00
Business and Financial 78 $80,278.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $108,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 43 $86,641.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 89 $19,097.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 129 $35,114.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $15,481.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $20,833.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00
Sales 81 $16,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $34,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $43,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $50,450.00
Production 194 $40,850.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $56,492.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38449 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 38449.

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 128 $52,411.00 24 $83,750.00
Business and Financial 38 $81,389.00 40 $69,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $78,750.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $86,641.00 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00 71 $17,847.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $0.00 108 $27,143.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $17,404.00 44 $11,574.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $21,583.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Sales 59 $18,854.00 22 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $8,333.00 47 $46,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $43,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $50,450.00 0 $0.00
Production 88 $46,000.00 106 $29,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $56,492.00 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 1,182 households in 38449, with an average household size of 2.41 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 809 families living in the 38449 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 38449:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 622 43 144 373
Average Household Size 2.95 2.81 3.06 1.2
Total Families 622 43 144 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.44 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 809 families living in 38449, 9.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38449:

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 1,438 housing units in 38449.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,182 82.20%
Vacant 256 17.80%

12.52% of the total 1,438 housing units in 38449 are rental units. This is approximately 180 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 991 are occupied by the owner - or 68.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38449 is $942.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38449 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
    11
  • Less than $500
    35
  • $500 to $999
    80
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    47
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 38449 is $138,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38449 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    235
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    214
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    114
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    156
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    84
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    65
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38449. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38449 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    84
  • 1940 to 1949
    39
  • 1950 to 1959
    86
  • 1960 to 1969
    181
  • 1970 to 1979
    152
  • 1980 to 1989
    279
  • 1990 to 1999
    223
  • 2000 to 2009
    281
  • 2010 to 2013
    113
  • 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 38449 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    30
  • 1 vehicle available
    332
  • 2 vehicles available
    466
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    354

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38449 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38449 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38449.

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
    12
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    148
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    47
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    90
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    17
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    51
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    158
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    67
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    137
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    248
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    112
  • 90 or more minutes
    59

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38449 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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