Gallaway, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38036
Fayette County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 478
- 292/sq mi High-density area
- $132,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gallaway pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 292
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38036 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38036 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gallaway, Fayette County, Tennessee, home to just 478 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 292 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 38036, but per-capita income is $20,391. Unemployment is 33.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,500 (46% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $686; owner occupancy is 59.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 38036 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 38036, Gallaway, 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
478
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
292
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38036?
69.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$20,391
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
33.3%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
59housing units
59
Total Housing Units
54
Occupied Units
5
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,500
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$686
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 38036, employing approximately 368 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,863,000.
15
Businesses
368
Employees
$23.9M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 10 | 66.7% |
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 38036 vs 38002 →
ZIP 38036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38016
Cordova (38016)
43,079 residents
- 38002
Arlington (38002)
38,927 residents
- 38011 9,908
Brighton (38011)
9,908 residents
- 38004 9,866
Atoka (38004)
9,866 residents
- 38060 9,496
Oakland (38060)
9,496 residents
- 38028 6,883
Eads (38028)
6,883 residents
- 38049 4,984
Mason (38049)
4,984 residents
- 38036 478
Gallaway (38036)
478 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38036 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38036 in?
ZIP code 38036 (Gallaway) is located in Fayette County, Tennessee. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38036?
ZIP code 38036 in Gallaway, TN has a population of 478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38036?
The median home value in ZIP 38036 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38036 is White at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38036?
ZIP code 38036 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38036?
In ZIP code 38036, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 38036?
In ZIP code 38036, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38036 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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