38549 ZIP Code — Byrdstown, TN

Pickett County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38549 is located in Byrdstown, Tennessee, within Pickett County. It covers approximately 73.70 square miles and serves a population of 4,115 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38549

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 $139,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,612. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 38549 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,115

population

73.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38549 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38549

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Byrdstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38573 Monroe (4.3 mi) 38541 Allons (10.8 mi) 38543 Alpine (11.3 mi) 38577 Pall Mall (13.4 mi) 38570 Livingston (13.6 mi) 42602 Albany (15.2 mi) 38551 Celina (16.3 mi) 38556 Jamestown (17.3 mi) 38589 Wilder (17.8 mi) 38568 Hilham (18.7 mi) 38580 Rickman (18.8 mi) 42603 Alpha (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,115
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	73.70 sq mi
Water area	7.39 sq mi
Latitude	36.5349
Longitude	-85.1645
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	58.1%	58.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,115

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$44,612

Median household income

$24,060

Per capita income

$139,200

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

2,147

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

196

5–9

204

100

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

197

25–34

206

205

35–44

214

225

45–54

236

148

55–59

154

136

60–64

142

301

65–74

314

177

75–84

185

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	872	21.2%
18 and over	3,243	78.8%
65 and over	1,112	27.0%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 0.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,939	93.3%
Two or more races	133	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	105	2.5%
Other race	29	0.7%
Black or African American	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	58.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	12.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 27.8%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	27.8%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$44,612

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.6%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$1M+ 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,200
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	31.4%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	24.4%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	71.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	898	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	33	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	304	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	489	28.4%
Households with children under 18	365	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	760	44.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	12.6%
Married	58.4%	53.8%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%
Widowed	4.8%	19.6%
Divorced	9.9%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	5.4%
Kindergarten	14	2.0%
Elementary school	507	72.0%
High school	91	12.9%
College / grad school	54	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Manufacturing 22.7%

Other services 11.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Construction 5.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 47.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	340	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	22.8%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,929	95.5%
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)	4,058	98.6%
Born in same state	4,058	98.6%
Born in different state	2,147	52.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.4%
Not a US citizen	28	49.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	791	19.2%
French	387	9.4%
Italian	383	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	33	0.8%
Polish	19	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38549

What city is ZIP code 38549 in?

ZIP code 38549 is primarily assigned to Byrdstown, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38549 in?

ZIP code 38549 falls within Pickett County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38549 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 38549 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38549 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 38549 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38549?

23% of residents in ZIP code 38549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38549 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 38549 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38549 in?

ZIP code 38549 observes the CST timezone.