PlainZIP

Walling, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38587

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

1,301
17/sq mi
$51,500
Median income
$249,600
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38587 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38587 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walling, White County, Tennessee, home to just 1,301 residents across 78.8 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38587 reports a modest median household income of $51,500 (23% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $41,843. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $249,600 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 89.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is -. To put 38587 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in White 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 →

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 38587, Walling, 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

1,301

Population

78.8

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38587?

46.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$51,500

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$41,843

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38587 ranks nationally

Walling, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,500 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

639

Total Housing Units

602

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$249,600

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 38587, employing approximately 81 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,549,000.

8

Businesses

81

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38587 vs 38579 →

ZIP 38587 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38587 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38587 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38587 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38579 Quebeck, TN 1,063 4.5 mi
38581 Rock Island, TN 4,112 9.0 mi
38559 Doyle, TN 1,340 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

38583 standard
Sparta, TN
Pop: 23,825
38559 standard
Doyle, TN
Pop: 1,340
38579 standard
Quebeck, TN
Pop: 1,063

Related Areas

White County Walling, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38587 in? ▼
ZIP code 38587 (Walling) 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 38587? ▼
ZIP code 38587 in Walling, TN has a population of 1,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38587? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38587 is $51,500, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38587? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38587 is $249,600, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38587? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38587 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38587? ▼
ZIP code 38587 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 81 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38587? ▼
In ZIP code 38587, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 38587? ▼
In ZIP code 38587, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38587? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38587 is 4.9% 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.