ZIP Code 38201
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Mc Kenzie · Carroll County · Tennessee
- Population
- 10,093
- Median income
- $48,466
- Median home value
- $171,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.2%
- Land area
- 365.7 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance 16
Finance and insurance
16 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38201?
39.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
2.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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