38547 ZIP Code — Brush Creek, TN

Smith County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38547 is located in Brush Creek, Tennessee, within Smith County. It covers approximately 30.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 38547

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 $210,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,254. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 38547 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,718

population

30.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brush Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38563 Gordonsville (3 mi) 38567 Hickman (5.6 mi) 37012 Alexandria (6.8 mi) 37030 Carthage (8.1 mi) 38560 Elmwood (9 mi) 37184 Watertown (9.2 mi) 38552 Chestnut Mound (10.9 mi) 37151 Riddleton (11.1 mi) 38548 Buffalo Valley (12 mi) 37095 Liberty (13.7 mi) 37090 Lebanon (13.7 mi) 38582 Silver Point (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,718
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	30.96 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.1620
Longitude	-86.0134
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,718

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$68,254

Median household income

$37,142

Per capita income

$210,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

756

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

118

144

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	18.7%
18 and over	1,396	81.3%
65 and over	403	23.5%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,665	94.3%
Two or more races	49	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	48	2.7%
Black or African American	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$68,254

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	35.6%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	12.6%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.9%
Electricity	55.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	451	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	81	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	181	25.4%
Households with children under 18	181	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	43.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	7.0%
Married	65.0%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.7%
Widowed	2.1%	7.1%
Divorced	10.2%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.0%
Kindergarten	6	1.6%
Elementary school	214	55.7%
High school	83	21.6%
College / grad school	77	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.5%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Public administration 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Information 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.3%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 4.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	14.9%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	17.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	16.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,699	98.9%
Spanish	25	1.5%
Other Indo-European	15	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	6	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,682	97.9%
Born in same state	1,682	97.9%
Born in different state	1,057	61.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.1%
Not a US citizen	19	52.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	241	14%
French	230	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	143	8.3%
English	30	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38547

What city is ZIP code 38547 in?

ZIP code 38547 is primarily assigned to Brush Creek, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38547 in?

ZIP code 38547 falls within Smith County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38547 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 38547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38547 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 38547?

ZIP code 38547 has an estimated population of 1,718 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38547?

The median home value in ZIP code 38547 is $210,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38547 in?

ZIP code 38547 observes the CST timezone.