ZIP Code 38571
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Crossville · Cumberland County · Tennessee
- Population
- 13,848
- Median income
- $58,498
- Median home value
- $227,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.7%
- Land area
- 586.8 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.7
Chicago
ZIP code 38571 in Crossville, Tennessee has a population of 13,848. The median household income is $58,498, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $227,300, 18% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 586.8 square miles in Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee. The area is home to 13,848 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 38571 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38571 sits at $58,498 (12% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,431. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $227,300 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $798 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Cumberland County, so you can benchmark 38571 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 38571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38571.
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 17
Manufacturing
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38571, Crossville, 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
13,848
Population
586.8
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38571?
48.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$58,498
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$34,431
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,490
Total Housing Units
6,029
Occupied Units
461
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,300
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$798
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38571 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 174 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 200 |
| 2022 | +29.2% | 259 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 277 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 294 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 230 business establishments in ZIP 38571, employing approximately 1,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,700,000.
230
Businesses
1,850
Employees
$65.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 51 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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