ZIP Code 38070

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Tigrett · Dyer County · Tennessee

Population
175

65/sq mi

Median income
$61,062

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 64.3

Land area
2.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38070 in Tigrett, Tennessee has a population of 175. The median household income is $61,062, which is 20% below the national average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.7 square miles in Tigrett, Dyer County, Tennessee. The area is home to 175 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 38070 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38070 sits at $61,062 (8% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $43,062. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38070 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dyer County, so you can benchmark 38070 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 38070, Tigrett, 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

175

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38070?

64.3

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 7.1%
African American 92.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$61,062

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$43,062

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

162

Total Housing Units

118

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

1.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

2004

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38070 vs 38034 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38034 Friendship, TN 2,998 2.3 mi
38050 Maury City, TN 459 7.9 mi
38021 Crockett Mills, TN 59 6.2 mi
38001 Alamo, TN 4,719 10.2 mi
38024 Dyersburg, TN 27,406 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38070 in?
ZIP code 38070 (Tigrett) is located in Dyer County, Tennessee. Dyer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dyer-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38070?
ZIP code 38070 in Tigrett, TN has a population of 175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38070?
The median household income in ZIP 38070 is $61,062, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38070 is African American at 92.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38070?
In ZIP code 38070, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 38070?
In ZIP code 38070, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38070 is 16.3% 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 Tigrett, 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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