ZIP Code 37391

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Turtletown · Polk County · Tennessee

Population
1,598

24/sq mi

Median income
$39,464

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$213,100

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.0%

Median age 48.5

Land area
66.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 37391 in Turtletown, Tennessee has a population of 1,598. The median household income is $39,464, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $213,100, 23% below the US average. 23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37391 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.6 square miles in Turtletown, Polk County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,598 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37391 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37391 sits at $39,464 (41% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,868. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $213,100 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $481 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37391 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 37391 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37391, Turtletown, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,598

Population

66.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37391?

48.5

Median Age

62.3%

Male

37.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$39,464

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$29,868

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

847

Total Housing Units

631

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$213,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$481

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 37391, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $567,000.

8

Businesses

15

Employees

$567K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37391 vs 37326 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37326 Ducktown, TN 467 3.9 mi
37333 Farner, TN 534 4.6 mi
37317 Copperhill, TN 2,403 6.5 mi
30555 Mc Caysville, GA 2,061 9.1 mi
30559 Mineral Bluff, GA 4,333 10.6 mi
37369 Reliance, TN 956 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37391 in?
ZIP code 37391 (Turtletown) is located in Polk County, Tennessee. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37391?
ZIP code 37391 in Turtletown, TN has a population of 1,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37391?
The median household income in ZIP 37391 is $39,464, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37391?
The median home value in ZIP 37391 is $213,100, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37391?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37391 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37391?
ZIP code 37391 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37391?
In ZIP code 37391, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37391?
In ZIP code 37391, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37391?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37391 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Turtletown, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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