38305 ZIP Code — Jackson, TN
Madison County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38305 is located in Jackson, Tennessee, within Madison County. It covers approximately 128.00 square miles and serves a population of 52,527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.
About ZIP code 38305
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $63,477. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
52,527
population
128.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38305 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38305
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jackson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38362 Oakfield (0.5 mi)
38355 Medina (5.1 mi)
38301 Jackson (9.8 mi)
38343 Humboldt (11.5 mi)
38313 Beech Bluff (12.1 mi)
38348 Lavinia (12.9 mi)
38337 Gadsden (13 mi)
38358 Milan (13.9 mi)
38391 Denmark (16.4 mi)
38321 Cedar Grove (17 mi)
38366 Pinson (17.1 mi)
38006 Bells (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 52,527 |
| Population density | 410 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 113 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 128.00 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.7177 |
| Longitude | -88.7884 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 731 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 51.9% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 30.0% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
52,527
Population
410
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$63,477
Median household income
$34,593
Per capita income
$203,500
Median home value
$1,118
Median monthly rent
64.8%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
15,303
Housing units
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,646
Under 5
1,843
1,845
5–9
2,066
1,492
10–14
1,670
1,702
15–19
1,906
1,635
20–24
1,830
3,275
25–34
3,667
3,041
35–44
3,405
2,645
45–54
2,962
1,568
55–59
1,756
1,800
60–64
2,016
2,648
65–74
2,965
1,099
75–84
1,230
384
85+
431
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,503 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 40,024 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 8,757 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.3%
Black or African American
31.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Two or more races
3.4%
Other race
3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,814 | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 17,235 | 31.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,165 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 1,878 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 1,640 | 3% |
| Asian | 896 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 51.9% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 30.0% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $63,477 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k–$300k
25.6%
$300k–$500k
20.1%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,118 |
| Owner occupied | 64.8% |
| Renter occupied | 35.2% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 71.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.3% |
| Electricity | 46.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,453 | 45.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 895 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,492 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,888 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,751 | 32.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,131 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 29.6% |
| Married | 51.9% | 45.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
30.5%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,321 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 634 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,955 | 35.8% |
| High school | 2,435 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,500 | 32.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Manufacturing
16.8%
Retail trade
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Professional & management
7.6%
Other services
5.1%
Public administration
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Construction
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.6% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 4.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
21.6%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
30.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.0% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,446 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 30.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,038 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 1,728 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,287 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 193 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 180 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 50,131 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 49,832 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 34,990 | 66.6% |
| Foreign born | 299 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,396 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 937 | 39.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,098 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 4,380 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 3,909 | 7.4% |
| English | 223 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 75 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38305
What part of Jackson is ZIP code 38305?
ZIP code 38305 covers a portion of Jackson, Tennessee, within Madison County.
What county is ZIP code 38305 in?
ZIP code 38305 falls within Madison County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 38305?
ZIP code 38305 has an estimated population of 52,527 residents, with a density of 410 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38305?
The median home value in ZIP code 38305 is $203,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38305?
The median household income in ZIP code 38305 is $63,477, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38305 in?
ZIP code 38305 observes the CST timezone.