Jackson, TN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 38201 serves a portion of Jackson, Tennessee, within Madison County. This community is home to approximately 21,789 residents, with a median age of 36.6 years. The median household income of $66,827 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $487,837 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 50% owner-occupied and 50% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Jackson is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 30% and an unemployment rate of 6.4%, 38201 reflects the economic character of Madison County in Tennessee.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,789 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,869 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $66,827 | ↓ 1% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $487,837 | ↑ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ↑ 64% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.3% | ↑ 69% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 30% | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.6 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,587 | — |