ZIP Code 38201

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Source:

Mc Kenzie · Carroll County · Tennessee

Population
10,093

28/sq mi

Median income
$48,466

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,000

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.2%

Median age 39.1

Land area
365.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38201 in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee has a population of 10,093. The median household income is $48,466, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $171,000, 39% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 365.7 square miles in Mc Kenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee. The area is home to 10,093 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 38201 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38201 sits at $48,466 (27% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $26,128. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $171,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $666 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 38201 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 38201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38201.

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 38201, Mc Kenzie, 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

10,093

Population

365.7

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38201?

39.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 9.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$48,466

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$26,128

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,155

Total Housing Units

3,877

Occupied Units

278

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$171,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$666

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38201 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 153
2021 +11.8% 171
2022 +14.9% 197
2023 +23.4% 243
2024 +11.6% 271

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 176 business establishments in ZIP 38201, employing approximately 2,489 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,755,000.

176

Businesses

2,489

Employees

$92.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.7%
Finance and insurance 16 9.1%
Construction 11 6.3%
Manufacturing 11 6.3%
Information 7 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.4%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 38201 vs 38235 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38235 Mc Lemoresville, TN 441 9.4 mi
38229 Gleason, TN 2,931 8.0 mi
38258 Trezevant, TN 1,500 8.3 mi
38231 Henry, TN 1,664 8.4 mi
38344 Huntingdon, TN 8,684 11.5 mi
38220 Atwood, TN 1,849 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38201 in?
ZIP code 38201 (Mc Kenzie) is located in Carroll County, Tennessee. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38201?
ZIP code 38201 in Mc Kenzie, TN has a population of 10,093 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38201?
The median household income in ZIP 38201 is $48,466, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38201?
The median home value in ZIP 38201 is $171,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38201 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38201?
ZIP code 38201 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 2,489 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38201 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (21), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38201 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 38201?
In ZIP code 38201, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 38201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38201 is 23.7 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 38201?
In ZIP code 38201, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38201 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mc Kenzie, 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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