38001 ZIP Code — Alamo, TN

Crockett County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38001 is located in Alamo, Tennessee, within Crockett County. It covers approximately 67.37 square miles and serves a population of 4,225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38001

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 $121,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $51,154. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38001 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,225
population
67.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38001 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38001

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City Status
Alamo Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38034 Friendship (6.6 mi) 38337 Gadsden (10.6 mi) 38006 Bells (11.4 mi) 38037 Gates (12.2 mi) 38343 Humboldt (13.4 mi) 38012 Brownsville (14.8 mi) 38382 Trenton (15.1 mi) 38040 Halls (18.7 mi) 38330 Dyer (19.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,225
Population density 63 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 67.37 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 35.8216
Longitude -89.1900
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 731
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 51.7% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 34.7% 32.1% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 14.2% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.0% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,225
Population
63
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$51,154
Median household income
$28,973
Per capita income
$121,200
Median home value
$744
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
1,301
Housing units
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
107
Under 5
109
120
5–9
124
168
10–14
172
115
15–19
119
131
20–24
135
336
25–34
345
239
35–44
246
252
45–54
260
91
55–59
94
95
60–64
98
244
65–74
251
154
75–84
159
30
85+
31
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1895822.7%
18 and over3,26777.3%
65 and over86920.6%
Median age38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or more races 11.3%
Black or African American 6.5%
Other race 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,16366.2%
Hispanic or Latino55211.6%
Two or more races54111.3%
Black or African American3106.5%
Other race1773.7%
Asian300.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander40.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.2% 51.7% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 34.7% 32.1% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 14.2% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.4% 2.0% 5.1%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$25k–$35k 13.8%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 20.6%
$75k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k4.7%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$25k–$35k13.8%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k20.6%
$75k–$100k12.3%
$100k–$150k14.0%
$150k–$200k2.2%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$51,154

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%
$50k–$100k 26.5%
$100k–$150k 28.8%
$150k–$200k 12.1%
$200k–$300k 12.3%
$300k–$500k 4.9%
$500k–$1M 3.5%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$121,200
Median rent / month$744
Owner occupied63.6%
Renter occupied36.4%
Vacant12.0%
Single-family detached80.0%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes9.8%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–200912.0%
1990–19999.6%
1980–198913.6%
1970–197917.4%
1960–196918.6%
1950–19596.4%
1940–19499.7%
1939 or earlier9.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom5.4%
2 bedrooms32.4%
3 bedrooms50.2%
4 bedrooms8.6%
5+ bedrooms1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle28.4%
2 vehicles42.2%
3 or more23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.1%
Electricity51.6%
Propane / LP gas8.3%
Fuel oil0.4%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family85750.8%
Cohabiting couple1428.4%
Male householder, no spouse26415.7%
Female householder, no spouse42325.1%
Households with children under 1854632.4%
Households with seniors (65+)57434.0%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.1%21.4%
Married53.6%50.4%
Separated2.5%0.7%
Widowed2.2%8.2%
Divorced10.6%19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 12.3%
HS graduate 43.9%
Some college, no degree 17.8%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 5.0%
Graduate / professional 7.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.5%
Bachelor's or higher12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool646.9%
Kindergarten515.5%
Elementary school45448.7%
High school21423.0%
College / grad school14916.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%
Construction 13.5%
Manufacturing 13.3%
Retail trade 10.2%
Transportation & utilities 8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Finance & real estate 4.7%
Public administration 4.7%
Professional & management 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Information 1.4%
Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.4%
Service16.7%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction15.2%
Production & transportation19.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.2%
Government12.2%
Self-employed8.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.1%
Carpool9.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 14.3%
Under 18 years 21.5%
18 and over 12.1%
Married-couple families 5.1%
Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.5%
Retirement income22.3%
Supplemental Security5.7%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP16.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.5%
High blood pressure43.4%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease11.5%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.7%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression26.4%
Fair or poor health22.4%
Poor mental health17.9%
Poor physical health14.6%
No health insurance21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist48.7%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss23.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2036.2%
Disability%
Any disability15.2%
Under 183.9%
18–64 years14.0%
65 and over32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.3%
Public insurance43.4%
No insurance12.7%
Uninsured under 196.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,00994.9%
Spanish2506.2%
Other Indo-European2396.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander110.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,91992.8%
Born in same state3,91992.8%
Born in different state3,31478.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen3067.2%
Not a US citizen11838.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian54112.8%
Arab43910.4%
AncestryCount%
French3718.8%
English120.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38001

What city is ZIP code 38001 in?

ZIP code 38001 is primarily assigned to Alamo, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38001 in?

ZIP code 38001 falls within Crockett County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38001?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38001 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38001 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38001?

The median home value in ZIP code 38001 is $121,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38001?

Health data for ZIP code 38001 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38001 in?

ZIP code 38001 observes the CST timezone.

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