38006 ZIP Code — Bells, TN

Crockett County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38006 is located in Bells, Tennessee, within Crockett County. It covers approximately 101.56 square miles and serves a population of 5,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $62,823.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

5,589

population

101.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bells	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38337 Gadsden (8.8 mi) 38012 Brownsville (10.9 mi) 38391 Denmark (11 mi) 38001 Alamo (11.4 mi) 38343 Humboldt (13.2 mi) 38392 Mercer (13.3 mi) 38301 Jackson (15 mi) 38034 Friendship (17.9 mi) 38305 Jackson (18 mi) 38362 Oakfield (18.2 mi) 38069 Stanton (18.9 mi) 38356 Medon (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,589
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	101.56 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	35.6727
Longitude	-89.1043
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	49.9%	51.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,589

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$62,823

Median household income

$31,432

Per capita income

$155,900

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,507

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

151

238

5–9

213

259

10–14

232

226

15–19

203

179

20–24

160

320

25–34

287

387

35–44

347

277

45–54

249

197

55–59

177

202

60–64

181

273

65–74

245

158

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,468	26.3%
18 and over	4,121	73.7%
65 and over	936	16.7%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.9%

Black or African American 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Two or more races 6.5%

Other race 5.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,196	67.9%
Black or African American	625	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	593	9.6%
Two or more races	404	6.5%
Other race	357	5.8%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	51.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$62,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,900
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.0%
Electricity	48.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.8%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	994	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	178	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	368	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	474	23.5%
Households with children under 18	844	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	508	25.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	17.7%
Married	51.4%	54.9%
Separated	0.3%	1.1%
Widowed	3.7%	10.9%
Divorced	9.5%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	6.3%
Kindergarten	132	8.9%
Elementary school	695	46.7%
High school	323	21.7%
College / grad school	245	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Public administration 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Professional & management 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	369	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	36.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,270	94.3%
Spanish	203	3.9%
Other Indo-European	203	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,224	93.5%
Born in same state	5,206	93.1%
Born in different state	4,433	79.3%
Foreign born	18	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	365	6.5%
Not a US citizen	160	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	832	14.9%
French	385	6.9%
Italian	330	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	0.4%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38006

What city is ZIP code 38006 in?

ZIP code 38006 is primarily assigned to Bells, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38006 in?

ZIP code 38006 falls within Crockett County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38006?

17% of residents in ZIP code 38006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38006?

The median home value in ZIP code 38006 is $155,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 38006?

ZIP code 38006 has an estimated population of 5,589 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38006?

The median household income in ZIP code 38006 is $62,823, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38006 in?

ZIP code 38006 observes the CST timezone.