Jackson, Tennessee · ZIP 38305

Jackson — ZIP 38305

Jackson (38305) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Jackson. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $282K.

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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 index46/100

Avg math proficiency15%

Avg reading proficiency19%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$282K

Median rent$1,502/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

$282K

Median Rent

$1,502/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
Pope School	KG–06	628	30%	29%
East Elementary School	PK–05	492	27%	22%
Thelma Barker Elementary	KG–05	776	26%	31%
Northeast Middle School	06–08	804	23%	29%
Andrew Jackson Elementary School	PK–05	566	12%	12%
North Parkway Middle School	06–08	360	10%	9%
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary	04–08	336	9%	12%
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy	KG–12	301	5%	20%
North Side High School	09–12	903	2%	13%
Liberty Technology Magnet High School	09–12	604	2%	13%
Nova Early Learning Center	PK–PK	321	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

53,366

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38305 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 38305 has a school score of 46/100. 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 38305 is approximately $282K. 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 38305 in Jackson has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.