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Zip Code 38117

TN · Population: 26,430

A
80/100
73
B+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38117

Zip code 38117 is located in Tennessee and is home to approximately 26,430 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $91,680 and home values around $263,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, which is near the national average.

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
$91,680
Home Value
$263,100
Rent
$1,249/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
60.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
78.1%
Rent Burden
16.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).