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Zip Code 38079

TN · Population: 4,599

C
40/100
17
F
Safety
48
C
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
Zip 38079, TN — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 38079

Zip code 38079 is located in Tennessee and is home to approximately 4,599 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 40/100), 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.

The median household income here is $30,172, with home values near $127,100 and rents around $399/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$30,172
Home Value
$127,100
Rent
$399/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
10.5%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
47.2%
Rent Burden
15.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall40CWeighted 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).