Zip Code 38139

TN · Population: 16,627

B
65/100
12
F
Safety
88
A
Affordability
93
A+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 38139

Zip code 38139 is located in Tennessee and is home to approximately 16,627 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), 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 $174,396 and home values around $495,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 72.1% 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 2.9%.

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
$174,396
Home Value
$495,000
Rent
$2,042/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
72.1%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
97.1%
Rent Burden
14.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety12FLower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life93A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).