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ZIP 38301

Part of Jackson, TN
Pop. 33,536·Madison County·131st most expensive ZIP in Tennessee
Median rent (all units)
$1,220/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$742
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 38301 · $1,220
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,230/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,640/yr
At $1,220/mo median
Location
StateTN
CountyMadison County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 5.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 38301 (Jackson, TN) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,536
Median income
$43,227
Median age
35.9
Renters
48.9%
Age distribution
23.7%
25%
23.3%
12.6%
15.4%
Under 1823.7%
18–3425%
35–5423.3%
55–6412.6%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
44.1%
47.4%
White44.1%
Black47.4%
Hispanic4.7%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
14.5%
40.3%
29.3%
15.9%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma40.3%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
51.1%
48.9%
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 38301 in Jackson, TN has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,619 → $43,227
up 24.9%
Population
34,420 → 33,536
down 2.6%
Renter share
50.3% → 48.9%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 15.9%
+0.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $34,619 in 2021 to $43,227 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 34,420 residents to roughly 33,536.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 38301 covers Jackson, TN. The median rent here is $1,220/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($43,227/yr), ZIP 38301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 38301?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 38301 (Jackson, TN) is $1,220. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 38301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 38301's median rent of $1,220/mo is $742 (38%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 38301 compare to other ZIPs in Tennessee?

ZIP 38301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Tennessee, ranking #131 out of 143 ZIPs at $1,220/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 38301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,220/mo in ZIP 38301. The local median household income is $43,227/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 38301?

Rent in ZIP 38301 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 38301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 38301 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,220/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($43,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 38301 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 38301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of ZIP 38301 households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 38301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 38301 compare to the rest of Jackson?

ZIP 38301 is more affordable than Jackson overall. At $1,220/mo, it's $210 below the Jackson citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 38301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 38301 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,220/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 38301's median household income ($43,227/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 38301 34%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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