38318 ZIP Code — Buena Vista, TN

Carroll County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38318 is located in Buena Vista, Tennessee, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 42.18 square miles and serves a population of 482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38318

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 $109,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

482

population

42.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38318 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38318

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38318. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buena Vista	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38387 Westport (5.9 mi) 38317 Bruceton (6.9 mi) 38342 Hollow Rock (9 mi) 38390 Yuma (10.5 mi) 38344 Huntingdon (10.9 mi) 38320 Camden (11.5 mi) 38341 Holladay (12 mi) 38388 Wildersville (13 mi) 38236 Mansfield (14.9 mi) 38321 Cedar Grove (17.1 mi) 38380 Sugar Tree (17.1 mi) 37134 New Johnsonville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	482
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	42.18 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.9582
Longitude	-88.2572
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	46.6%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	53.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

482

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$86,000

Median household income

$29,121

Per capita income

$109,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

260

Housing units

22.7%

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	81	16.8%
18 and over	401	83.2%
65 and over	34	7.1%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Black or African American 12%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	415	86.1%
Black or African American	58	12%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	53.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 18.9%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 2.8%

$75k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	18.9%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	2.8%
$75k–$100k	27.2%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
Median income	$86,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	36.8%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	38.2%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.4%
2 vehicles	15.6%
3 or more	75.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	50.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	81.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.9%
Households with children under 18	42	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	13.9%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.8%	29.5%
Married	82.8%	62.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	2.6%
Divorced	6.1%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	16.5%
Elementary school	40	34.8%
High school	13	11.3%
College / grad school	43	37.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 25.9%

Retail trade 12.1%

Construction 11.7%

Other services 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	17.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 19.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.6%
Retirement income	2.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	473	98.1%
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)	482	100.0%
Born in same state	482	100.0%
Born in different state	369	76.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	221	45.9%
French	78	16.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	10.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38318

What city is ZIP code 38318 in?

ZIP code 38318 is primarily assigned to Buena Vista, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38318 in?

ZIP code 38318 falls within Carroll County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38318 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 38318 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38318?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38318 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38318?

The median home value in ZIP code 38318 is $109,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 38318?

ZIP code 38318 has an estimated population of 482 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38318 in?

ZIP code 38318 observes the CST timezone.