38551 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 38551, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

38551 is a zip code in Clay County and Jackson County, Tennessee, which covers District 1, District 3, District 4, District 5, and District 2, with a total population of 4,109 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 38551 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 38551.

The estimated population of people living in 38551 is 4,109, with a median age of 46.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 38551 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,109
 -2.47% +1.94%
2020
4,213
+5.51%
-
2019
3,993
 -1.77% -
2018
4,065
+0.84%
-
2017
4,031
 - -

Population of 38551 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 38551 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
92.1%
92.9%
 -0.86%
Black/African American
3.6%
4.1%
 -12.20%
Native
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
2.2%
 -72.73%
Asian
1.1%
0.2%
 +450.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
0.6%
 +216.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 38551 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 38551 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 38551 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 38551 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.6 +2.42% 46.2 +5.24% 50 +2.04%
2020 45.5 -3.19% 43.9 -4.77% 49 -0.41%
2019 47 +1.73% 46.1 +2.22% 49.2 -0.81%
2018 46.2 -1.91% 45.1 0% 49.6 -0.8%
2017 47.1 - 45.1 - 50 -

The median age of the 38551 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 38551 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 9 212 0.81% 286 -50.96% 178 143
10 to 19 163 +79.71% 208 +58.45% 296 351
20 to 29 252 -37.87% 223 -51.7% 169 119
30 to 39 164 +28.83% 125 +90.21% 209 277
40 to 49 309 -16.37% 191 -2.08% 258 175
50 to 59 271 +7.6% 264 +36.44% 282 368
60 to 69 265 +4.98% 409 -28.32% 269 301
70+ 329 -4.29% 360 +13.24% 308 406

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 38551 zip code is $32,404.00.

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 38551.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $26,694.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,884.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 38551 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 38551, 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 38551 is currently $40,204.00.

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.

0.31% of households in 38551 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 38551 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    34.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.99%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 38551 is $16,122.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 38551 by the total population of 38551.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 38551 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 38551 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
    1.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 38551 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 38551 zip over the age of 16 is 3,261.

Of those people, a total of 39.50% 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 38551 is 36.20%.

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 38551 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 120 48.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 152 84.90% 3.90%
25 to 29 years 136 99.30% 9.60%
30 to 34 years 166 77.70% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 551 55.40% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 553 46.50% 13.20%
55 to 59 years 299 40.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 244 39.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 632 6.00% 71.10%
75 years and over 408 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 38551. 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 3,015 40.20% 8.00%
Black or African American 100 24.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 28 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 44 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 74 31.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 25 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,009 40.10% 8.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 38551 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 38551 is 1,181, with median earnings of $27,599.00.

Women in 38551 are earning approximately 83.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,181 $27,599.00
Male 528 $29,107.00
Female 653 $24,153.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 38551 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 140 $17,000.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 67 $18,080.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $41,094.00
Healthcare Support 70 $7,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $14,323.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 68 $18,145.00
Personal Care and Service 49 $0.00
Sales 112 $33,175.00
Office and Administrative Support 194 $24,348.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 99 $28,197.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $0.00
Production 96 $32,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 35 $43,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 38551 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 38551.

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 56 $32,500.00 84 $16,600.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 67 $18,080.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 72 $41,094.00
Healthcare Support 33 $0.00 37 $9,152.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $0.00 11 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $18,911.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 46 $0.00
Sales 10 $0.00 102 $32,976.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $0.00 121 $17,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 99 $28,197.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 41 $0.00
Production 74 $33,889.00 22 $26,964.00
Transportation and Material Moving 35 $43,750.00 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 1,636 households in 38551, with an average household size of 2.45 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 1,024 families living in the 38551 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 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 38551:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 808 42 174 612
Average Household Size 2.98 3.5 3.74 1.32
Total Families 808 42 174 0
Average Household Size 2.96 3.5 3.71 0

Poverty

Of the 1,024 families living in 38551, 17.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 38551:

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 2,290 housing units in 38551.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,636 71.44%
Vacant 654 28.56%

17.03% of the total 2,290 housing units in 38551 are rental units. This is approximately 390 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,120 are occupied by the owner - or 48.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 38551 is $536.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 38551 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
    126
  • Less than $500
    187
  • $500 to $999
    203
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 38551 is $114,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 38551 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    188
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    293
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    299
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    74
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    130
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    52
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    48
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 38551. The chart below shows the number of properties in 38551 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    190
  • 1940 to 1949
    73
  • 1950 to 1959
    142
  • 1960 to 1969
    376
  • 1970 to 1979
    334
  • 1980 to 1989
    270
  • 1990 to 1999
    452
  • 2000 to 2009
    315
  • 2010 to 2013
    138
  • 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 38551 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    146
  • 1 vehicle available
    466
  • 2 vehicles available
    617
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    407

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 38551 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 38551 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 38551.

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
    154
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    136
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    138
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    158
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    19
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    268
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    24
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    83
  • 90 or more minutes
    43

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 38551 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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