ZIP Code 38588

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Whitleyville · Jackson County · Tennessee

Population
1,011

4/sq mi

Median income
$44,583

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$209,200

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.8%

Median age 38.6

Land area
240.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 38588 in Whitleyville, Tennessee has a population of 1,011. The median household income is $44,583, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $209,200, 25% below the US average. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38588 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 240.7 square miles in Whitleyville, Jackson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,011 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 38588 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38588 sits at $44,583 (33% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,728. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $209,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $570 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38588 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 38588 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 →

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 38588, Whitleyville, 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

1,011

Population

240.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38588?

38.6

Median Age

58.5%

Male

41.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
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 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$44,583

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$30,728

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

574

Total Housing Units

391

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$209,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$570

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 38588, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,000.

3

Businesses

15

Employees

$190K

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 38588 vs 38562 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38562 Gainesboro, TN 6,554 8.0 mi
37150 Red Boiling Springs, TN 4,894 7.7 mi
38575 Moss, TN 1,172 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38588 in?
ZIP code 38588 (Whitleyville) is located in Jackson County, Tennessee. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38588?
ZIP code 38588 in Whitleyville, TN has a population of 1,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38588?
The median household income in ZIP 38588 is $44,583, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38588?
The median home value in ZIP 38588 is $209,200, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38588?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38588 is White at 98.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38588?
ZIP code 38588 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38588?
In ZIP code 38588, 74.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 38588?
In ZIP code 38588, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38588?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38588 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Whitleyville, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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