ZIP Code 38504

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Allardt · Fentress County · Tennessee

Population
901

7/sq mi

Median income
$43,542

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,500

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.8%

Median age 53.3

Land area
123.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 38504 in Allardt, Tennessee has a population of 901. The median household income is $43,542, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $162,500, 42% below the US average. 5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38504 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.4 square miles in Allardt, Fentress County, Tennessee. The area is home to 901 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 38504 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38504 sits at $43,542 (34% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $23,973. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $162,500 (34% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38504 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Fentress County, so you can benchmark 38504 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 →

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 38504, Allardt, 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

901

Population

123.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38504?

53.3

Median Age

59.1%

Male

40.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
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?

$43,542

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$23,973

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.8%

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

What does housing look like?

537

Total Housing Units

283

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$162,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1995

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 38504, employing approximately 120 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,060,000.

18

Businesses

120

Employees

$5.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 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 38504 vs 37733 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
37733 Rugby, TN 64 3.0 mi
37732 Elgin, TN 139 8.1 mi
37872 Sunbright, TN 2,041 9.7 mi
37852 Robbins, TN 2,558 9.2 mi
37841 Oneida, TN 9,605 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38504 in?
ZIP code 38504 (Allardt) is located in Fentress County, Tennessee. Fentress County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fentress-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38504?
ZIP code 38504 in Allardt, TN has a population of 901 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38504?
The median household income in ZIP 38504 is $43,542, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38504?
The median home value in ZIP 38504 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38504?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38504 is White at 90.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38504?
ZIP code 38504 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38504?
In ZIP code 38504, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38504?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38504 is 14.9% 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 Allardt, 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.

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