ZIP Code 38478 Demographics & Data

All About Pulaski, TN (ZIP Code 38478)

Tennessee

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 38478

The ZIP Code 38478 is associated with the city of Pulaski in Tennessee in Giles County in the U.S. Median househould income in this region is $48,509, while about 11% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in 38478 is estimated to at 42.8 years, and about 24.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 16.9% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $24,713. The current population estimate is 17,602.

Population in 38478

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38478 is 17,602.

Pulaski, TN

The 38478 ZIP Code is associated with Pulaski, TN in Giles County.

Area Codes associated with 38478

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38478 include 931.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38478

Sunrise: 6:53 am
Sunset: 4:40 pm
Sunrise in 38478 6:53 am
Sunrise in 38478 4:40 pm

Weather forecast for 38478

Overnight's forecast for 38478: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 38478

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 38478 Fair

Internet in 38478

An estimated 87.1% of households in ZIP Code 38478 have a computer, while about 75.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38478

Males comprise about 49.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 38478, while females account for approximately 50.1%.

Health Insurance in 38478

Approximately 12.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38478 (Pulaski, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38478

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38478, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 3.7% of 38478 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38478 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.7%), followed by Black or African American (15.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38478

Industry Percent
White 85.7%
Black or African American 15.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38478

The median household income in ZIP Code 38478 is $48,509, while the region's mean household income is $59,621. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,713. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38478 of $24,713 is approximately 17.23% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 11.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately16.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.4% of the population in 38478 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.3% of 38478 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 38478

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.8%
$200,000 or more per year 1.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38478

In ZIP Code 38478, 86.7% of the population graduated high school, while 16.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.2% in this Giles County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38478

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 42.2%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree 6.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 38478

Residents of ZIP Code 38478 are older than average. The median age of 42.8 years in ZIP Code 38478 is approximately 12.34% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 38478 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 38478 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 38478

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 6.6%
15 to 19 years 7.0%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 11.6%
35 to 44 years 10.3%
45 to 54 years 12.9%
55 to 59 years 8.1%
60 to 64 years 7.1%
65 to 74 years 12.2%
75 to 84 years 6.0%
85 years and over 2.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38478

In ZIP Code 38478, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Giles County region.

Language Spoken in 38478

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.4%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38478

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38478, an estimated 18.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Giles County region.

Age of Housing in 38478

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 38478

In 38478, 56.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 26.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38478 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 38478 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 38478

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.9%
Construction 6.0%
Manufacturing 26.2%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Retail trade 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.4%
Information 0.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.9%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 4.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38478 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 38478

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38478 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38478 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38478 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38478

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 38478

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38478 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38478 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.82% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes electricity rates in 38478 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38478

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38478 10.61¢/kWh 10.72¢/kWh 6.55¢/kWh
Tennessee 12.92¢/kWh 12.32¢/kWh 6.51¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 38478

Month ZIP Code 38478 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.05 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.31 3 6.31
Mar 5.01 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.6 5.13 7.3
May 5.58 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.63 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.66 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.71 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.39 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.49 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.59 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes solar power levels in 38478 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38478 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38478, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 38478 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Giles County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38478

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 27
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 18
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Mortgage 2
Debt collection 1
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38478

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 16
Incorrect information on your report 12
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 12
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 1
Other 5
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 38478. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.