City

Pulaski, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Giles County  ·  Tennessee

👥18,756Population
💰$58,658Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$195,500Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.4%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 11.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6.5%Race
White77.4%
Hispanic4.1%
Black11.4%
Asian0.4%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma123 (1%)
HS Graduate4,698 (39.2%)
Some College2,373 (19.8%)
Associates1,302 (10.9%)
Bachelors1,082 (9%)
Graduate Degree2,407 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College19.8%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,658 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$195,500 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units8,772
Vacant Units1,503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Pulaski, TN

Pulaski is a city in Tennessee, located in Giles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,756 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Pulaski is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,658 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pulaski is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $829 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pulaski is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.38%).

Pulaski, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Pulaski
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38478 18,756 $58,658 $195,500 $829 5.2% 29.1% 67.1%