38311 ZIP Code — Bath Springs, TN

Decatur County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38311 is located in Bath Springs, Tennessee, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 55.92 square miles and serves a population of 815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38311

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 $168,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,818. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38311 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

815

population

55.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38311 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38311

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38311. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bath Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38329 Decaturville (6.6 mi) 38425 Clifton (8.9 mi) 38374 Scotts Hill (9.5 mi) 38370 Saltillo (9.9 mi) 38371 Sardis (11.5 mi) 38475 Olivehill (13.6 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (15.1 mi) 38359 Milledgeville (16.5 mi) 38372 Savannah (16.5 mi) 37096 Linden (16.5 mi) 38368 Reagan (16.6 mi) 38363 Parsons (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	815
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	55.92 sq mi
Water area	3.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4447
Longitude	-88.0869
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	50.8%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

815

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$66,818

Median household income

$35,976

Per capita income

$168,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

531

Housing units

25.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	85	10.4%
18 and over	730	89.6%
65 and over	182	22.3%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Two or more races 5.9%

Black or African American 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	728	85.6%
Two or more races	50	5.9%
Black or African American	37	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	35	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	27.3%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$66,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.9%
2000–2009	24.3%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	70.1%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	52.7%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.4%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%
Wood	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	192	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	86	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	128	31.5%
Households with children under 18	66	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	32.0%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.0%	27.3%
Married	58.8%	47.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.2%	12.5%
Divorced	14.9%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	7.3%
Elementary school	65	59.6%
High school	5	4.6%
College / grad school	31	28.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.5%

Retail trade 21.7%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Professional & management 10.1%

Public administration 5.3%

Construction 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	808	99.1%
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)	815	100.0%
Born in same state	778	95.5%
Born in different state	548	67.2%
Foreign born	37	4.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	105	12.9%
French	87	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	10.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38311

What city is ZIP code 38311 in?

ZIP code 38311 is primarily assigned to Bath Springs, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38311 in?

ZIP code 38311 falls within Decatur County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38311 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 38311 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38311 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38311 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38311?

Health data for ZIP code 38311 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38311?

The median home value in ZIP code 38311 is $168,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 38311 in?

ZIP code 38311 observes the CST timezone.