Clarkrange, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38553
Fentress County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,312
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $174,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarkrange pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38553 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38553 covers 124.3 square miles in Clarkrange, Fentress County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,312 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38553 reports a modest median household income of $63,500 (4% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,443. Unemployment is 12.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $174,800 (29% below the average Tennessee ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Fentress County, so 38553 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 38553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarkrange, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38553.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 38553, Clarkrange, 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
2,312
Population
124.3
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38553?
39.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$63,500
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$25,443
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38553 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Clarkrange, 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)
$63,500 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,070housing units
1,070
Total Housing Units
1,070
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,800
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 38553, employing approximately 183 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,405,000.
35
Businesses
183
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 31.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 17.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 14.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.6% |
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 38553 vs 38565 →
ZIP 38553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38571
Crossville (38571)
13,848 residents
- 38553 2,312
Clarkrange (38553)
2,312 residents
- 38565 1,098
Grimsley (38565)
1,098 residents
- 38589 200
Wilder (38589)
200 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38553 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38553
Clarkrange (38553)
$63,500 median income
- 38589
Wilder (38589)
$58,750 median income
- 38571
Crossville (38571)
$58,498 median income
- 38565
Grimsley (38565)
$51,635 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38553 ranks the highest 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 38553, 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 (2,312 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 38553 in?
ZIP code 38553 (Clarkrange) 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 38553?
ZIP code 38553 in Clarkrange, TN has a population of 2,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38553?
The median household income in ZIP 38553 is $63,500, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38553?
The median home value in ZIP 38553 is $174,800, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38553 is White at 89.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38553?
ZIP code 38553 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38553 are: Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (6), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38553?
In ZIP code 38553, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 38553?
In ZIP code 38553, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38553 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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