ZIP Code 38001

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Alamo · Crockett County · Tennessee

Population
4,719

27/sq mi

Median income
$53,438

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,200

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 35.6

Land area
175.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 38001 in Alamo, Tennessee has a population of 4,719. The median household income is $53,438, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $159,200, 43% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 175.4 square miles in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee. The area is home to 4,719 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38001 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38001 sits at $53,438 (20% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,862. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $159,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Crockett County, so you can benchmark 38001 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 38001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 38001, Alamo, 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

4,719

Population

175.4

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38001?

35.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$53,438

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$29,862

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,939

Total Housing Units

1,691

Occupied Units

248

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$159,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$777

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 38001, employing approximately 1,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,607,000.

107

Businesses

1,101

Employees

$53.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 13 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.3%
Manufacturing 9 8.4%
Wholesale trade 9 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.4%
Finance and insurance 8 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.7%
Construction 3 2.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.8%

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 38001 vs 38021 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38021 Crockett Mills, TN 59 4.5 mi
38050 Maury City, TN 459 4.5 mi
38337 Gadsden, TN 1,366 8.2 mi
38006 Bells, TN 5,207 8.7 mi
38034 Friendship, TN 2,998 8.1 mi
38070 Tigrett, TN 175 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38001 in?
ZIP code 38001 (Alamo) is located in Crockett County, Tennessee. Crockett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crockett-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38001?
ZIP code 38001 in Alamo, TN has a population of 4,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38001?
The median household income in ZIP 38001 is $53,438, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38001?
The median home value in ZIP 38001 is $159,200, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38001 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38001?
ZIP code 38001 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 1,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38001 are: Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (13), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38001?
In ZIP code 38001, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38001 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38001?
In ZIP code 38001, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38001 is 13.2% 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 Alamo, 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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