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Jackson, Tennessee · ZIP 38301

Jackson — ZIP 38301

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Jackson (38301) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Jackson. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $143K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby12

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100
Typical home value$143K
Median rent$1,294/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$143K

Median Rent

$1,294/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,622

Violent Crime

579

Property Crime

2,043

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Madison County, Tennessee (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Community Montessori SchoolPK–08665
45%
58%
Madison Academic Magnet High School09–12483
38%
71%
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High09–12268
22%
67%
West-Bemis Middle School05–08369
21%
23%
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet ElementaryPK–04563
17%
17%
South Side High School09–12756
13%
19%
Arlington Elementary SchoolPK–05626
12%
16%
Alexander Elementary SchoolPK–05427
12%
12%
Rose Hill SchoolPK–08511
7%
16%
Jackson Central Merry Middle School06–08463
4%
9%
Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–05412
3%
8%
Jackson Central Merry High School09–12507
1%
11%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,336

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

35.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38301 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 38301 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 38301 is approximately $143K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 38301 in Jackson has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.