Zip code 38301: Jackson, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38301?

38301 is assigned to Jackson, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38301 in?

38301 is in Madison County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38301?

About 33,536 people live in 38301, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38301?

The median household income in 38301 is $43,227.

Q: What zip codes are near 38301?

The closest zip codes to 38301 are 38302, 38303, 38308, 38314, 38391.

Residential delivery areaMadison CountyCentral Time

Population

33,536

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$133K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$998/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

151 sq mi

222 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38301

38301 is a small-town zip code in Jackson, Tennessee (Madison County), covering 151 sq mi of land. About 33,536 people live here, or 222 per square mile. The median resident is 35.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,227 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $132,900, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $998 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 38301 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate29.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%42nd of 600 in TN
Unemployment rate10.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%48th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers12.6%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%122nd of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.488
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.47692nd of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate13%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%132nd of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy13.3%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%237th of 602 in TN
Diversity index58.8
69th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.430th of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters55.7%
69th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%120th of 584 in TN
Residents under 1823.7%
64th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%165th of 608 in TN
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%339th of 607 in TN
Population33,536
56th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,38356th of 608 in TN
Residents 65 and older15.4%
41st
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%449th of 608 in TN
Self-employed workers8.4%
38th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%382nd of 607 in TN
Government workers12.2%
37th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%400th of 607 in TN
Median age35.9
27th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9514th of 608 in TN
Population density222/sq mi
22nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi185th of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$998
21st
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189201st of 515 in TN
Homeownership rate51.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%549th of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%196th of 608 in TN
Work from home7.2%
18th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%374th of 608 in TN
Average commute19.8 min
12th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min540th of 597 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher15.9%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%378th of 604 in TN
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%383rd of 607 in TN
Median earnings per worker$35,391
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229507th of 606 in TN
Broadband access83.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%417th of 600 in TN
Per capita income$24,525
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437526th of 608 in TN
Median home value$132,900
7th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700509th of 590 in TN
Median household income$43,227
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595528th of 590 in TN

Measure	38301	Madison	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Poverty rateWeakness	29.6%	18.2%	13.8%	12.5%	96th	42nd of 600
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.6%	7%	4.7%	5.2%	95th	48th of 607
Healthcare workers	12.6%	13%	9.6%	9.7%	86th	122nd of 607
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.488	0.469	0.476	0.483	84th	92nd of 600
Uninsured rateWeakness	13%	10.1%	10%	8.4%	83rd	132nd of 607
Housing vacancy	13.3%	8.9%	10.2%	10.1%	83rd	237th of 602
Diversity index	58.8	58	46.4	61.4	69th	30th of 608
Rent-burdened renters	55.7%	54.2%	48.8%	51.1%	69th	120th of 584
Residents under 18	23.7%	22.4%	22.2%	22%	64th	165th of 608
Veterans	6.8%	6.8%	7.3%	6.2%	63rd	339th of 607
Population	33,536	99,295	7,066,383	334,922,499	56th	56th of 608
Residents 65 and older	15.4%	17.9%	17.1%	17.2%	41st	449th of 608
Self-employed workers	8.4%	8.4%	9.8%	10%	38th	382nd of 607
Government workers	12.2%	13.5%	13.7%	14.5%	37th	400th of 607
Median age	35.9	38.3	38.9	38.9	27th	514th of 608
Population density	222/sq mi	178/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	22nd	185th of 608
Median gross rent	$998	$1,123	$1,189	$1,413	21st	201st of 515
Homeownership rateWeakness	51.1%	62%	66.9%	65.2%	19th	549th of 600
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	3.7%	6.1%	14.1%	19th	196th of 608
Work from home	7.2%	8.5%	12.9%	15.1%	18th	374th of 608
Average commuteStrength	19.8 min	20.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	12th	540th of 597
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.9%	26.6%	31.1%	35.7%	11th	378th of 604
Tech workers	0.8%	1%	2.8%	3.8%	10th	383rd of 607
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,391	$40,806	$45,229	$49,666	9th	507th of 606
Broadband accessWeakness	83.1%	89%	89.2%	91%	8th	417th of 600
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,525	$33,572	$39,437	$44,673	7th	526th of 608
Median home value	$132,900	$211,800	$286,700	$332,700	7th	509th of 590
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,227	$60,042	$69,595	$80,734	5th	528th of 590

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

11%

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.9

Under 18

23.7%

65 and over

15.4%

Race and ethnicity

White43%
Black47%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

58.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 13,564
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 56.5%
Married couples: 29.4%
Living alone: 37.9%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38301

$43,227

Madison Co.

$60,042

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,525

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.488

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38301

$132,900

Madison Co.

$211,800

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38301

$998

Madison Co.

$1,123

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 15,652
Owner-occupied: 51.1%
Vacant: 13.3%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 55.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.4%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

41%

20–29

17%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Sales

11%

Production

10%

Transportation and moving

10%

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Management

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Admin, support and management

Education

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$35,391

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38301	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,362	$74,888
Service	$21,785	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,907	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,204	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,916	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

40%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 83.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69%
No internet access: 14.6%
Without health insurance: 13%
Limited-English households: 1.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Jackson
State: Tennessee
County: Madison County
Center point: 35.5882° N, 88.8534° W
Land area: 151 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Jackson16% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38301

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38302	Jackson, TN · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
38303	Jackson, TN · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
38308	Jackson, TN · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
38314	Jackson, TN · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
38391	Denmark, TN	8.3 mi	1,440	$77,153	$98,300
38305	Jackson, TN	9.2 mi	53,488	$68,977	$243,800
38366	Pinson, TN	9.8 mi	2,336	$58,802	$127,500
38362	Oakfield, TN	10 mi	1,011	$60,714	$164,700
38356	Medon, TN	11 mi	2,387	$60,594	$159,300
38313	Beech Bluff, TN	13 mi	3,288	$85,625	$213,900
38392	Mercer, TN	13 mi	767	$51,477	$41,200
38355	Medina, TN	14 mi	8,353	$108,982	$282,200

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Questions about 38301

What city is zip code 38301?

38301 is assigned to Jackson, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38301 in?

38301 is in Madison County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38301?

About 33,536 people live in 38301, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38301 in?

38301 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38301?

The median household income in 38301 is $43,227.

What zip codes are near 38301?

The closest zip codes to 38301 are 38302, 38303, 38308, 38314, 38391.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38301, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.