What to know about ZIP 38308
ZIP code 38308 covers ZIP 38308 with a population of about 6,928.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.2 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the JACKSON, TN media market.
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ZIP Code 38308 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
6,928
Density
N/A
Median income
$61,510
-18% vs US avg
Home value
$197,500
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,027
-12% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 38308
Income and economy in ZIP 38308
Median household income in ZIP 38308 is about $61,510 — about 18% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.1%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 31.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 4.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 38308
Median home value is about $197,500 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,027 (about 12% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 43.4% (about 22.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 38308, a household would need roughly $54,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,269. That sits below the local median household income ($61,510), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.