38504 ZIP Code — Allardt, TN

Fentress County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38504 is located in Allardt, Tennessee, within Fentress County. It covers approximately 45.21 square miles and serves a population of 590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38504

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $73,854. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38504 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

590

population

45.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38504 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38504

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38504. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allardt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37872 Sunbright (8.3 mi) 37852 Robbins (8.4 mi) 38556 Jamestown (9.8 mi) 37755 Helenwood (10 mi) 37841 Oneida (12.6 mi) 37726 Deer Lodge (13.6 mi) 38577 Pall Mall (16 mi) 37770 Lancing (16.4 mi) 38565 Grimsley (17.4 mi) 37756 Huntsville (17.8 mi) 38553 Clarkrange (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	590
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	45.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.3845
Longitude	-84.7323
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	66.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	24.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	7.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

590

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$73,854

Median household income

$25,778

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

516

Housing units

2.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

188

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	12.0%
18 and over	519	88.0%
65 and over	111	18.8%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 6.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	541	91.7%
Two or more races	41	6.9%
Black or African American	8	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	66.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	24.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	7.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	33.7%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
Median income	$73,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.4%

$50k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	51.2%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	1.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	8.1%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	37.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.0%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	54.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Wood	14.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	75	29.8%
Male householder, no spouse	14	5.6%
Female householder, no spouse	10	4.0%
Households with children under 18	35	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	29.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.3%	17.5%
Married	51.4%	77.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	40.3%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 32.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	16.7%
High school	30	83.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 51.7%

Retail trade 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Public administration 7.0%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 24.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	13.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	23.7%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	555	94.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	590	100.0%
Born in same state	590	100.0%
Born in different state	488	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	191	32.4%
French	133	22.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	67.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38504

What city is ZIP code 38504 in?

ZIP code 38504 is primarily assigned to Allardt, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38504 in?

ZIP code 38504 falls within Fentress County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38504?

2% 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 38504?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38504 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38504 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 38504?

ZIP code 38504 has an estimated population of 590 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38504 in?

ZIP code 38504 observes the CST timezone.