ZIP Code 38301 in Jackson, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Jackson, Tennessee
County:Madison County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:58:19 PM
Population:34,170 [See All]
Area Code:731
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.5875, -88.8591
Land Area:150.942 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38301 has 34,170 residents and 13,450 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 37.1 years, slightly younger than the state (39.1) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (50.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (43.1%, much lower than the state average of 72.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:34,170Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:33,336Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:34,505Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:226.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$40,062Source: Census ACS
Households:13,450Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$119,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.34Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.75Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--36,31936,04536,40335,10634,31634,00733,30733,16833,55434,53434,42033,45933,336
Decennial Census36,613------------------34,170------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.1

Male Median Age: 35.5

Female Median Age: 38.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,1651,0691,0461,2311,4001,1581,1279581,0029169401,1591,031888637422235185
Female1,1061,0601,0651,2611,3061,1721,0909991,0219311,0011,2421,1291,002809568384455
Total2,2712,1292,1112,4922,7062,3302,2171,9572,0231,8471,9412,4012,1601,8901,446990619640
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:14,72843.31%
Black:17,07550.21%
Hispanic:*1,3573.99%
Asian:1050.31%
American Indian:940.28%
Hawaiian:70.02%
Other:6381.88%
Total:34,004100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16,56948.49%35.5 years
Females:17,60151.51%38.8 years
Total:34,170100%37.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:32,16196.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2840.85%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2680.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6232.67%
Total Population:33,336100%
Total Native Population:32,44597.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:8912.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $40,062, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,487 (45.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,948. Family households earn a median of $50,698 versus $24,650 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,048). By gender, male median income is $46,079 and female is $37,053, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,026 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.6%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$27,575$28,687$29,156$29,859$29,539$30,263$30,106$30,952$32,114$31,426$34,619$37,692$40,062
Median Family Income$35,494$38,750$38,553$37,387$35,722$38,300$38,320$40,309$41,425$42,405$45,578$50,377$50,698
Median NonFamily Income$17,726$17,916$18,427$18,730$19,506$20,151$21,335$23,801$25,875$22,587$24,181$25,860$24,650
Median Male Income$32,785$32,268$32,604$32,565$32,136$35,278$34,259$35,973$37,166$39,258$39,380$42,167$46,079
Median Female Income$26,443$26,768$26,576$26,308$25,735$26,668$28,546$28,918$30,796$30,713$33,048$34,726$37,053
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,82751.32%
Unemployed:1,6636.17%
Not In Labor Force:11,45242.51%
Total:26,942100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,49425.27%
Service:3,35924.29%
Sales and Office:3,08822.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,1118.04%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,77520.07%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,827100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $119,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $37,900 (46.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,100. The median gross rent is $958, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $316 (49.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $207. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.82% (50.01% with a mortgage, 49.99% free-and-clear) and renters 50.18% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.89%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$81,500$82,000$79,400$80,300$81,400$82,800$85,000$86,900$88,300$89,100$93,600$109,700$119,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:90913.50%
$500 to $999:2,60938.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:2,37135.21%
$1,500 to $1,999:4086.06%
$2,000 to $2,499:140.21%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:100.15%
No Rent:4136.13%
Total:6,734100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$642$649$649$671$664$676$709$735$751$774$820$900$958
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,34424.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,34324.91%
Renter Occupied:6,73450.18%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,421100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,42185.11%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,34814.89%
Total Housing Units:15,769100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:10,94469.40%
Multi-Family Units:3,97625.21%
Other Units:8495.38%
Total Housing Units:15,769100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 84.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 49.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (36.20%). The share of people in poverty is 26.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.34%). College enrollment is 30.36%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:7473.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2,60211.97%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,58439.47%
Some college, no degree:4,98222.91%
Associate's degree:1,3256.09%
Bachelor's degree:2,47811.40%
Graduate or professional degree:1,0284.73%
Total:21,746100%
High school or higher:18,39784.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,50616.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,77643.85%
Public Insurance:15,90844.22%
No Insurance:4,29211.93%
Total:35,976100%
Has Health Insurance:31,68488.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty24.3%22.9%24.6%24.4%27.0%27.0%27.6%26.0%25.0%25.8%24.4%25.3%26.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4585.48%
Kindergarten:2362.82%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,29039.34%
High school (grades 9-12):1,83921.99%
College or graduate school:2,53930.36%
Total:8,362100%
Early Childhood:6948.30%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,36564.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38301 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 854 business establishments, employing about 24,797 people with an annual payroll of $1,416,954,000. USPS data shows 14,746 residential mailboxes and 1,420 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,746Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,420Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:16,121Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:12,087Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,128Source: USPS
# of Businesses:854Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$346,836,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,416,954,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:24,797Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38301 is located in Madison County, Tennessee, within the Jackson, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27180) and Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 180,844 people, about 18.89% of whom live in ZIP Code 38301. It covers 150.942 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.232 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jackson, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:27180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:180,844Source: Census
MSA:Jackson, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:150.942 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.232 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6850.53 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4737640Source: Census
Place Name:Jackson city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38302 | | 38281

Schools in ZIP Code 38301


ZIP Code 38301 is in the Jackson-Madison County School System, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 14 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

West Tennessee School For The Deaf 100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
Alexander Elementary School 900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Lincoln Elementary School 532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Community Montessori School 716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Parkview Prep Academy 905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
South Side High School 84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
West-Bemis Middle School 230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Arlington Elementary School 701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary 746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Madison Academic Magnet High School 575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High 215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Rose Hill School 2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Jackson Central Merry High School 332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
Jackson Central Merry Middle School 332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Jackson-Madison County School System
5 Point Learning Academy 203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38301


Empire Beauty School-Jackson 1433 Hollywood Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jackson 2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
Type: Post Secondary
Lane College 545 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301-4598
Type: Post Secondary
Jackson State Community College 2046 North Pky
Jackson, TN 38301-3797
Type: Post Secondary
Union University 1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN 38305-3697
Type: Post Secondary
Freed-Hardeman University 158 E Main St
Henderson, TN 38340-2399
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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