38543 ZIP Code — Alpine, TN

Overton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38543 is located in Alpine, Tennessee, within Overton County. It covers approximately 41.53 square miles and serves a population of 412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $110,750.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

412

population

41.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alpine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38589 Wilder (7.5 mi) 38570 Livingston (8.2 mi) 38573 Monroe (8.6 mi) 38554 Crawford (9.1 mi) 38580 Rickman (9.6 mi) 38565 Grimsley (11 mi) 38549 Byrdstown (11.3 mi) 38553 Clarkrange (14 mi) 38556 Jamestown (14.2 mi) 38541 Allons (14.7 mi) 38574 Monterey (16 mi) 38568 Hilham (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	412
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	41.53 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.3714
Longitude	-85.1607
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	56.8%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	24.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

412

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$110,750

Median household income

$50,964

Per capita income

$220,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

16.4%

Unemployment

235

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	8.5%
18 and over	377	91.5%
65 and over	66	16.0%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Two or more races 6.8%

Group	Count	%
White	382	86.4%
Hispanic or Latino	30	6.8%
Two or more races	30	6.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	24.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 17.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	17.7%
Median income	$110,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

$1M+ 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	37.6%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.8%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.1%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	51.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	65.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	84.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	14	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	5	3.0%
Households with children under 18	19	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	20.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	12.3%
Married	64.4%	80.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	1.7%
Divorced	7.8%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	32.0%
High school	7	28.0%
College / grad school	10	40.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Finance & real estate 16.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Professional & management 7.3%

Retail trade 6.4%

Other services 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Public administration 2.7%

Construction 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.2%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.9%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	400	97.1%
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)	412	100.0%
Born in same state	412	100.0%
Born in different state	194	47.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	16.7%
French	29	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	2.4%
Italian	10	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38543

What city is ZIP code 38543 in?

ZIP code 38543 is primarily assigned to Alpine, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38543 in?

ZIP code 38543 falls within Overton County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38543 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 38543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38543?

Health data for ZIP code 38543 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38543?

The median household income in ZIP code 38543 is $110,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 38543?

ZIP code 38543 has an estimated population of 412 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38543 in?

ZIP code 38543 observes the CST timezone.