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ZIP Code 38549 has segments in 2 Counties (Fentress, Pickett).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,141 (100%) |
| Population Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,617 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,929 |
| Median Home Value | $169,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,604 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,442 (55.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 341 (13.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 821 (31.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,783 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 1,104 (61.9%) |
The table below compares 38549 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 14406 | 57th |
| Population Density | # 18825 | 44th |
| Median Household Income | # 29110 | 14th |
| Per Capita Income | # 26994 | 20th |
| Diversity Index | # 26056 | 23rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
