| ZIP Code | 38478 |
|---|---|
| City | Pulaski |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Giles County |
| Area Code | 931 |
| Elevation | 834 ft |
| Latitude | 35.232879 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.005872 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 123 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,698 (39.2%) |
| Some College | 2,373 (19.8%) |
| Associates | 1,302 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,082 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,407 (20.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,658 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,500 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $829/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,772 |
| Vacant Units | 1,503 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,772 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,503 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 38478 is located in Pulaski, Tennessee, within Giles County. With a population of 18,756, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 38478 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,658 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38478 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $829 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 38478 is primarily White (77.38%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.5%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38478 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 38478 in Pulaski, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,756 residents, a median household income of $58,658, and a median home value of $195,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.