PlainZIP

Byrdstown, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38549

Pickett County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,679
19/sq mi
$49,617
Median income
$169,000
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Byrdstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38549 covers 190.6 square miles in Byrdstown, Pickett County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,679 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38549 reports a modest median household income of $49,617 (25% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,929. The poverty rate stands at 27.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. Housing costs here run $169,000 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $573 a month; 80.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 38549 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Pickett County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 38549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byrdstown, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38549.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38549, Byrdstown, 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

3,679

Population

190.6

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38549?

49.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$49,617

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$27,929

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38549 ranks nationally

Byrdstown, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,617 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,604

Total Housing Units

1,783

Occupied Units

821

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$169,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$573

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 38549, employing approximately 538 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,465,000.

70

Businesses

538

Employees

$17.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 12.9%
Construction 8 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.0%
Finance and insurance 6 8.6%
Manufacturing 4 5.7%
Wholesale trade 3 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 4.3%

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 38549 vs 38573 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38573 Monroe, TN 2,198 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pickett County

38577 standard
Pall Mall, TN
Pop: 1,153

Related Areas

Pickett County Byrdstown, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38549 in? ▼
ZIP code 38549 (Byrdstown) is located in Pickett County, Tennessee. Pickett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickett-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38549? ▼
ZIP code 38549 in Byrdstown, TN has a population of 3,679 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38549 is $49,617, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38549 is $169,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38549 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38549? ▼
ZIP code 38549 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38549? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38549 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (9), Construction (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38549? ▼
In ZIP code 38549, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 38549? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38549 is 29.8 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 38549? ▼
In ZIP code 38549, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38549 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.