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Population and households in ZIP 38477
Household size in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, ZIP 38477 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Tennessee as a whole, where it has 2.53 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 38477 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.3, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 38477 than nationally: 8.6%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 38477
Renters in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.5% of households in ZIP 38477 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (50.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 38477: 19.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 38477 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Tennessee as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $609 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $585 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $932 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$323 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 38477 costs $932 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 38477
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 38477: 17.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.6% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 38477 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 38477
| Period | ZIP 38477 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 38477 runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across Tennessee. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 38477 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 38477 | 2.66 | 46.2 | 8.6% | 13.5% | 19.2% | 1985 | $932 | 17.4% | 85.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 38455 | 2.67 | 44.8 | 10.6% | 20.8% | 14.9% | 1975 | $1,060 | 18.5% | 79.6% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 38449 | 2.58 | 45.4 | 7.0% | 19.7% | 11.8% | 1990 | $874 | 25.1% | 84.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 35620 | 2.59 | 39.9 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 9.3% | 1994 | $849 | 16.5% | 86.3% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 35647 | 2.72 | 41.1 | 11.9% | 3.7% | 7.3% | 1993 | $758 | 33.8% | 92.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 38460 | 2.26 | 48.0 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 1990 | $754 | 17.5% | 84.2% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 38473 | 2.61 | 41.4 | 9.9% | 26.8% | 11.4% | 1990 | $946 | 11.9% | 90.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 38453 | 2.55 | 43.6 | 9.3% | 19.8% | 14.1% | 1988 | $775 | 24.8% | 83.3% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 35739 | 2.55 | 42.8 | 5.7% | 13.9% | 9.0% | 1996 | $852 | 19.1% | 84.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 38459 | 2.53 | 44.5 | 7.0% | 16.7% | 16.8% | 1994 | $705 | 26.1% | 86.3% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 38488 | 2.19 | 49.0 | 8.0% | 16.7% | 12.0% | 1992 | $869 | 21.8% | 87.4% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 38477. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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