PlainZIP

Bells, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38006

Crockett County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,207
20/sq mi
$70,047
Median income
$172,700
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bells pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bells, Crockett County, Tennessee, home to 5,207 residents across 261.7 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,047 (5% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $36,444. Local economic indicators show a 15.1% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $172,700 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $896 monthly, and 69.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Crockett County, letting you compare 38006 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 38006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bells, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38006.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38006, Bells, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,207

Population

261.7

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38006?

36.4

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 12.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$70,047

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$36,444

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38006 ranks nationally

Bells, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,047 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,198

Total Housing Units

2,010

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$172,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$896

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.6%

YoY Change (2023)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38006 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -4.0% 122
2019 +14.4% 139
2020 +5.2% 147
2021 +4.6% 153
2023 – 189

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 38006, employing approximately 1,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,769,000.

76

Businesses

1,527

Employees

$94.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 12 15.8%
Wholesale trade 7 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.2%
Construction 6 7.9%
Manufacturing 5 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%

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 38006 vs 38337 →

ZIP 38006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38006 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38337 Gadsden, TN 1,366 7.8 mi
38001 Alamo, TN 4,719 8.7 mi
38391 Denmark, TN 1,174 11.5 mi
38050 Maury City, TN 459 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crockett County

38001 standard
Alamo, TN
Pop: 4,719
38034 standard
Friendship, TN
Pop: 2,998
38337 standard
Gadsden, TN
Pop: 1,366
38050 standard
Maury City, TN
Pop: 459
38021 standard
Crockett Mills, TN
Pop: 59

Related Areas

Crockett County Bells, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38006 in? ▼
ZIP code 38006 (Bells) 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 38006? ▼
ZIP code 38006 in Bells, TN has a population of 5,207 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38006 is $70,047, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38006 is $172,700, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38006 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38006? ▼
ZIP code 38006 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 1,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38006 are: Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (12), Wholesale trade (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38006 increased by 4.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38006? ▼
In ZIP code 38006, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 38006? ▼
In ZIP code 38006, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38006 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.