ZIP Code 38317

standard

Source:

Bruceton · Carroll County · Tennessee

Population
2,537

27/sq mi

Median income
$41,545

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$116,100

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.2%

Median age 51.5

Land area
93.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38317 in Bruceton, Tennessee has a population of 2,537. The median household income is $41,545, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $116,100, 58% below the US average. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.6 square miles in Bruceton, Carroll County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,537 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 38317 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38317 sits at $41,545 (37% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $25,163. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $116,100 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 38317 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 38317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38317.

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 38317, Bruceton, 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

2,537

Population

93.6

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 38317?

51.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$25,163

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,457

Total Housing Units

1,212

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$116,100

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
38342 Hollow Rock, TN 1,438 3.5 mi
38318 Buena Vista, TN 476 6.9 mi
38236 Mansfield, TN 662 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Bruceton, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.