38317 ZIP Code — Bruceton, TN

Carroll County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38317 is located in Bruceton, Tennessee, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 38.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38317

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,675. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38317 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,401

population

38.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bruceton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38342 Hollow Rock (2.3 mi) 38318 Buena Vista (6.9 mi) 38236 Mansfield (8.1 mi) 38320 Camden (9.9 mi) 38344 Huntingdon (10.9 mi) 38387 Westport (12.6 mi) 38231 Henry (13.8 mi) 38201 Mc Kenzie (14.4 mi) 38390 Yuma (16.1 mi) 38341 Holladay (17.1 mi) 38333 Eva (17.6 mi) 38242 Paris (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,401
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	38.81 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.0565
Longitude	-88.2742
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,401

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$41,675

Median household income

$26,376

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,156

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

154

25–34

166

35–44

136

45–54

147

55–59

124

60–64

134

172

65–74

185

152

75–84

165

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	399	16.6%
18 and over	2,002	83.4%
65 and over	731	30.4%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 4.1%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,145	88.7%
Two or more races	114	4.7%
Black or African American	100	4.1%
Asian	42	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$41,675

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	25.8%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	40.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	139	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	398	36.2%
Households with children under 18	262	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	514	46.8%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	11.6%
Married	57.9%	46.0%
Separated	1.1%	2.4%
Widowed	3.1%	25.9%
Divorced	19.1%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 52.1%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.9%
Kindergarten	12	3.1%
Elementary school	254	65.3%
High school	72	18.5%
College / grad school	32	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Retail trade 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.2%

Professional & management 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 6.2%

Construction 4.7%

Public administration 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	210	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	56.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,328	97.0%
Spanish	17	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,376	99.0%
Born in same state	2,317	96.5%
Born in different state	1,446	60.2%
Foreign born	59	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	25	1.0%
Not a US citizen	17	68.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	891	37.1%
French	269	11.2%
Italian	217	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.4%
Polish	7	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	88.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38317

What city is ZIP code 38317 in?

ZIP code 38317 is primarily assigned to Bruceton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38317 in?

ZIP code 38317 falls within Carroll County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38317 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38317 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38317 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 38317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38317?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38317?

17% of residents in ZIP code 38317 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38317 in?

ZIP code 38317 observes the CST timezone.