Bruceton, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38317
Carroll County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,537
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,545
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bruceton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38317 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38317 covers 93.6 square miles in Bruceton, Carroll County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,537 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38317 reports a modest median household income of $41,545 (37% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,163. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,100 (53% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $625; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 38317 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 38317
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bruceton, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38317.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38317, Bruceton, 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
2,537
Population
93.6
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38317?
51.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$41,545
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$25,163
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38317 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Bruceton, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,545 9th percentile higher than 9% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
1,457housing units
1,457
Total Housing Units
1,212
Occupied Units
245
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,100
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$625
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 38317, employing approximately 254 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,147,000.
21
Businesses
254
Employees
$8.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 28.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 19.1% |
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 38317 vs 38342 →
ZIP 38317 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38317
Bruceton (38317)
2,537 residents
- 38342
Hollow Rock (38342)
1,438 residents
- 38236 662
Mansfield (38236)
662 residents
- 38318 476
Buena Vista (38318)
476 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38317 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38317 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38318
Buena Vista (38318)
$107,845 median income
- 38236
Mansfield (38236)
$63,598 median income
- 38317 $41,545
Bruceton (38317)
$41,545 median income
- 38342 $38,466
Hollow Rock (38342)
$38,466 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38317 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38317, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,537 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38317 in?
ZIP code 38317 (Bruceton) 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 38317?
ZIP code 38317 in Bruceton, TN has a population of 2,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38317?
The median household income in ZIP 38317 is $41,545, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38317?
The median home value in ZIP 38317 is $116,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38317?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38317 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38317?
ZIP code 38317 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38317?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38317 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38317?
In ZIP code 38317, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 38317?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38317 is 26.3 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 38317?
In ZIP code 38317, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38317?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38317 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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