38012 ZIP Code — Brownsville, TN

Haywood County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38012 is located in Brownsville, Tennessee, within Haywood County. It covers approximately 272.79 square miles and serves a population of 13,095 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38012

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 $119,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $41,702. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 38012 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,095

population

272.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38012 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38012

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38012. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brownsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38069 Stanton (10.8 mi) 38006 Bells (10.9 mi) 38037 Gates (14 mi) 38001 Alamo (14.8 mi) 38392 Mercer (16.7 mi) 38391 Denmark (17.7 mi) 38337 Gadsden (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,095
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	272.79 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	35.6230
Longitude	-89.2877
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	59.4%	59.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

13,095

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$41,702

Median household income

$24,699

Per capita income

$119,000

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

53.2%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

3,594

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

343

Under 5

380

375

5–9

415

341

10–14

377

436

15–19

483

285

20–24

316

782

25–34

867

722

35–44

799

798

45–54

884

439

55–59

487

491

60–64

543

721

65–74

799

370

75–84

409

111

85+

122

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,810	21.5%
18 and over	10,285	78.5%
65 and over	2,532	19.3%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.2%

White 36.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 2.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,589	56.2%
White	4,899	36.3%
Hispanic or Latino	404	3%
Other race	365	2.7%
Two or more races	214	1.6%
Asian	22	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	59.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$41,702

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,000
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	53.2%
Renter occupied	46.8%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.3%
Electricity	53.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,864	34.9%
Cohabiting couple	350	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,123	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,008	37.6%
Households with children under 18	1,534	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,863	34.9%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	35.2%
Married	41.8%	33.4%
Separated	3.1%	3.6%
Widowed	5.3%	11.8%
Divorced	14.9%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	4.5%
Kindergarten	185	7.0%
Elementary school	1,207	45.4%
High school	735	27.7%
College / grad school	411	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	30.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 34.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	17.7%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.7%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	488	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,372	94.5%
Spanish	256	2.1%
Other Indo-European	160	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	22	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,791	97.7%
Born in same state	12,719	97.1%
Born in different state	10,867	83.0%
Foreign born	72	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	304	2.3%
Not a US citizen	119	39.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	907	6.9%
Arab	804	6.1%
Italian	487	3.7%
English	78	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.1%
Polish	12	0.1%
Dutch	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38012

What city is ZIP code 38012 in?

ZIP code 38012 is primarily assigned to Brownsville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38012 in?

ZIP code 38012 falls within Haywood County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38012?

24% of residents in ZIP code 38012 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38012?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38012 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38012 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38012?

Health data for ZIP code 38012 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38012 in?

ZIP code 38012 observes the CST timezone.