Zip Code 38017

TN · Population: 55,570

B
61/100
12
F
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38017

Zip code 38017 is located in Tennessee and is home to approximately 55,570 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

With a median household income of $131,354 and home values around $416,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$131,354
Home Value
$416,700
Rent
$1,437/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
60.1%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
79.9%
Rent Burden
13.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety12FLower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall61BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).