Sparta, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38583
White County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,825
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,644
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sparta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38583 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38583 (Sparta, TN) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.2 in 2023 to 294.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38583 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sparta, White County, Tennessee, with 23,825 residents across 927.0 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38583 reports a modest median household income of $54,644 (18% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,434. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,800 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $861; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in White County, so 38583 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 38583
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparta, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38583.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
37 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 38583, Sparta, 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
23,825
Population
927.0
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38583?
44.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$54,644
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$30,434
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38583 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Sparta, 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)
$54,644 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,389housing units
11,389
Total Housing Units
10,341
Occupied Units
1,048
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,800
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$861
Median Rent
1984
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38583 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 177 |
| 2021 | +19.3% | 212 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 256 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 267 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 295 |
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 402 business establishments in ZIP 38583, employing approximately 5,553 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,864,000.
402
Businesses
5,553
Employees
$254.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 75 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 37 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 1.0% |
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 38583 vs 38559 →
ZIP 38583 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38583
Sparta (38583)
23,825 residents
- 38559 1,340
Doyle (38559)
1,340 residents
- 38579 1,063
Quebeck (38579)
1,063 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38583 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38583 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38583
Sparta (38583)
$54,644 median income
- 38579
Quebeck (38579)
$51,940 median income
- 38559
Doyle (38559)
$43,961 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38583 ranks the highest of 3 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 38583, 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 (23,825 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 38583 in?
ZIP code 38583 (Sparta) is located in White County, Tennessee. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38583?
ZIP code 38583 in Sparta, TN has a population of 23,825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38583?
The median household income in ZIP 38583 is $54,644, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38583?
The median home value in ZIP 38583 is $207,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38583?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38583 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38583?
ZIP code 38583 has 402 business establishments employing approximately 5,553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38583?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38583 are: Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38583?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38583 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38583?
In ZIP code 38583, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 38583?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38583 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38583?
In ZIP code 38583, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38583?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38583 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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