Question 1

Is 38401 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38401 in Columbia has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Columbia city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 38401 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 38401?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38401 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 38401. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 38401 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Columbia. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 38401?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 38401 is approximately $375K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 38401 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 38401 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 38401 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 38401 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Columbia. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 38401 scores similarly to the middle tier of Columbia neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Columbia — ZIP 38401

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
E. A. Cox Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
J. R. Baker Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
J. Brown Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Columbia Central High School	09–12	—	—	—
Highland Park Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Riverside Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Spring Hill High School	09–12	—	—	—
Whitthorne Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
R Howell Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
J E Woodard Elementary	PK–04	—	—	—
Northfield Academy	09–12	—	—	—
Virtual Academy of Maury County	07–12	—	—	—