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38501

Tennessee · 42,471 residents · 87.1 sq mi
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ZIP 38501 is home to 42,471 people in Putnam County. The median age is 31.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. 21.4% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. The median household earns $52,145, about 37% below the national median. Renters pay $883 a month at the median. Among the 5 ZIP codes in Putnam County, 38501 ranks 5th by median household income.

$52,145
US average: $82,259
$29,719
US average: $44,673
$284,600
US average: $376,019
31.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
87.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.3%
Age 65+
14.2%
49.6%
50.4%
2.29 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(34,313)
Black3.8%(1,607)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(4,039)
Asian1.3%(561)
Other4.6%(1,951)
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
5.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Putnam County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 5HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
38506$70,279
38544$69,823
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 38501?

ZIP code 38501 has about 42,471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38501?

The typical household in ZIP code 38501 earns about $52,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38501 expensive?

In ZIP code 38501, the median home is worth about $284,600, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38501?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38501 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38501?

About 21.4% of people in ZIP code 38501 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024