ZIP Code 38034

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Friendship · Crockett County · Tennessee

Population
2,998

12/sq mi

Median income
$47,241

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$132,400

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.2%

Median age 43.6

Land area
260.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 38034 in Friendship, Tennessee has a population of 2,998. The median household income is $47,241, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $132,400, 52% below the US average. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 260.7 square miles in Friendship, Crockett County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,998 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 38034 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38034 sits at $47,241 (29% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,605. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $132,400 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $683 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Crockett County, so you can benchmark 38034 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 38034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38034.

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 38034, Friendship, 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

2,998

Population

260.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38034?

43.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$47,241

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,605

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 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 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,412

Total Housing Units

1,255

Occupied Units

157

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$132,400

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$683

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 38034, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,796,000.

32

Businesses

150

Employees

$7.8M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 25.0%
Retail trade 5 15.6%
Construction 4 12.5%
Manufacturing 3 9.4%
Wholesale trade 3 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
38070 Tigrett, TN 175 2.3 mi
38050 Maury City, TN 459 5.5 mi
38021 Crockett Mills, TN 59 4.6 mi
38001 Alamo, TN 4,719 8.1 mi
38024 Dyersburg, TN 27,406 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38034 in?
ZIP code 38034 (Friendship) 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 38034?
ZIP code 38034 in Friendship, TN has a population of 2,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38034?
The median household income in ZIP 38034 is $47,241, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38034?
The median home value in ZIP 38034 is $132,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38034 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38034?
ZIP code 38034 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38034 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (5), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38034?
In ZIP code 38034, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 38034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38034 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38034?
In ZIP code 38034, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38034 is 18.3% 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 Friendship, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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