38478 ZIP Code
Pulaski, Tennessee
January 2, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 38478 |
| City/Town: | Pulaski |
| County: | Giles |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,545 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,383 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,488 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,628 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,600 |
| Land Area: | 256.4 sq miles
664.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2329, -87.0059 |
Population Information (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,545 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,814 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,731 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 986 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 730 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,548 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,446 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,099 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,222 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,924 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,979 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,805 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,010 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,035 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,429 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 332 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $808 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,628 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,020 | 81.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,608 | 18.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,677 | 66.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,343 | 33.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,736 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 425 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 825 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,639 | 44.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,412 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 976 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,487 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 972 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,383 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,840 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,014 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,488 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,474 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,019 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 443 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,609 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,758 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 839 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 422 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,532 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,297 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 29 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 377 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,257 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 597 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 800 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 562 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 220 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38478 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 690 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 314 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 648 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 508 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,100 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,179 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 818 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 928 | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 570 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 265 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38478 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,970 | 86.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 560 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 87 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 154 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 192 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38478 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 135 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 383 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,030 | 25.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 337 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,029 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 342 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 620 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 375 | 4.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,680 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 663 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 219 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 118 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,843 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,883 | 64.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,946 | 42.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,356 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38478 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,733 | 67.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,874 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,574 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 374 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 136 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,002 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38478 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,072 | 70.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 195 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 322 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 201 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 207 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 223 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 185 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,217 | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38478 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 921 | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 795 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,254 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,205 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,742 | 20.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,121 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 482 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 257 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 831 | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38478 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 242 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 528 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,345 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,444 | 51.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 840 | 9.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38478 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,897 | 27.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 496 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,394 | 62.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 29 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 204 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38478 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 336 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,999 | 28.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,289 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,396 | 34.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38478 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 310 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 561 | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 925 | 19.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 914 | 19.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,123 | 24.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 550 | 11.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 274 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38478 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,190 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $397 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $808 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,020 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,288 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 739 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,010 | 14.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,361 | 33.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,880 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,550 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38478 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,163 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,559 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,470 | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 188 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 766 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,444 | 34.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38478 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,341 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 162 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 174 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,583 | 36.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,088 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,334 | 30.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,645 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,414 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,199 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,638 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 67 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,211 | 45.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,360 | 51.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38478 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,689 | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,755 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,810 | 65.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 926 | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 308 | 11.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38478 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,254 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 73 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 291 | 398.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 291 | 398.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 291 | 398.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 50 | 68.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 34.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 42 | 57.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 164 | 224.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38478 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,559 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,922 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 637 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 481 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 137 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38478 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,020 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,555 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Pulaski, TN38478