ZIP Code 38391

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Denmark · Madison County · Tennessee

Population
1,174

7/sq mi

Median income
$77,153

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$98,300

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.8%

Median age 50.5

Land area
158.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 38391 in Denmark, Tennessee has a population of 1,174. The median household income is $77,153, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $98,300, 65% below the US average. 6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38391 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 158.6 square miles in Denmark, Madison County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,174 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 38391 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38391 sits at $77,153 (16% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,056. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $98,300 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $1,288 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38391 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 38391 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 38391

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38391.

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 38391, Denmark, 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

1,174

Population

158.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38391?

50.5

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 15.1%
African American 84.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
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?

$77,153

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$27,056

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

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

What does housing look like?

529

Total Housing Units

444

Occupied Units

85

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$98,300

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,288

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 38391, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,754,000.

18

Businesses

155

Employees

$5.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 27.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 27.8%
Construction 3 16.7%

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 38391 vs 38392 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38392 Mercer, TN 776 6.4 mi
38301 Jackson, TN 36,613 8.3 mi
38356 Medon, TN 2,193 9.8 mi
38006 Bells, TN 5,207 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38391 in?
ZIP code 38391 (Denmark) is located in Madison County, Tennessee. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38391?
ZIP code 38391 in Denmark, TN has a population of 1,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38391?
The median household income in ZIP 38391 is $77,153, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38391?
The median home value in ZIP 38391 is $98,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38391?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38391 is African American at 84.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38391?
ZIP code 38391 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38391?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38391 are: Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38391?
In ZIP code 38391, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.8% 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 38391?
In ZIP code 38391, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38391?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38391 is 4.9% 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 Denmark, 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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