38541 ZIP Code — Allons, TN

Overton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38541 is located in Allons, Tennessee, within Overton County. It covers approximately 50.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38541

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,000. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 38541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,714

population

50.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38551 Celina (5.9 mi) 38573 Monroe (8.1 mi) 38568 Hilham (9.1 mi) 38570 Livingston (10 mi) 38549 Byrdstown (10.8 mi) 38543 Alpine (14.7 mi) 38580 Rickman (16.3 mi) 38575 Moss (16.5 mi) 42717 Burkesville (18.3 mi) 38588 Whitleyville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,714
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	50.12 sq mi
Water area	9.49 sq mi
Latitude	36.5133
Longitude	-85.3568
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	69.6%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	24.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,714

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$38,000

Median household income

$24,478

Per capita income

$206,000

Median home value

$1,029

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

673

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

117

45–54

106

55–59

60–64

174

65–74

159

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	19.5%
18 and over	1,380	80.5%
65 and over	528	30.8%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,693	98.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%
Two or more races	5	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.6%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	24.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 15.3%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 16.7%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.3%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	16.7%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$38,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,000
Median rent / month	$1,029
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	70.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	424	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	199	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	104	14.0%
Households with children under 18	213	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	47.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	16.5%
Married	57.0%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	13.1%	9.9%
Divorced	13.6%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	35	14.5%
Elementary school	136	56.4%
High school	61	25.3%
College / grad school	9	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.4%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Construction 5.9%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Information 4.7%

Public administration 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	18.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.3%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.0%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,622	94.6%
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)	1,714	100.0%
Born in same state	1,714	100.0%
Born in different state	1,040	60.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	335	19.5%
Italian	314	18.3%
Arab	106	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	0.3%
English	4	0.2%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38541

What city is ZIP code 38541 in?

ZIP code 38541 is primarily assigned to Allons, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38541 in?

ZIP code 38541 falls within Overton County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38541 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 38541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38541 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 38541 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38541?

15% 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 38541?

17% of residents in ZIP code 38541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38541 in?

ZIP code 38541 observes the CST timezone.