38552 ZIP Code — Chestnut Mound, TN

Smith County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38552 is located in Chestnut Mound, Tennessee, within Smith County. It covers approximately 7.30 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 38552

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 $237,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,625. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

242
population
7.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38552 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38552

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City Status
Chestnut Mound Acceptable
Chestnut Mound Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38548 Buffalo Valley (2 mi) 38560 Elmwood (3.2 mi) 38564 Granville (6.4 mi) 38567 Hickman (7.1 mi) 38582 Silver Point (7.8 mi) 38545 Bloomington Springs (8.5 mi) 37030 Carthage (9.8 mi) 38563 Gordonsville (10 mi) 38544 Baxter (10.5 mi) 38547 Brush Creek (10.9 mi) 37145 Pleasant Shade (12.6 mi) 37012 Alexandria (13.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 242
Population density 33 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 159
Geography
Land area 7.30 sq mi
Water area 0.30 sq mi
Latitude 36.1984
Longitude -85.8224
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 20.8% 53.4% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 63.9% 28.9% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 14.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.2% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

242
Population
33
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$65,625
Median household income
$22,383
Per capita income
$237,500
Median home value
$564
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
6.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
Unemployment
153
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
5
4
10–14
2
15
15–19
7
35
20–24
18
17
25–34
8
8
35–44
4
42
45–54
21
5
55–59
3
6
60–64
3
12
65–74
6
5
75–84
3
3
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184217.4%
18 and over20082.6%
65 and over3012.4%
Median age35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%
Two or more races 2.9%
GroupCount%
White23597.1%
Two or more races72.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 20.8% 53.4% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 63.9% 28.9% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 14.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.2% 5.1%
Under $10k 8.2%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$25k–$35k 17.6%
$35k–$50k 4.7%
$50k–$75k 23.5%
$75k–$100k 35.3%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.2%
$10k–$15k4.7%
$25k–$35k17.6%
$35k–$50k4.7%
$50k–$75k23.5%
$75k–$100k35.3%
$150k–$200k5.9%
Median income$65,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%
$50k–$100k 4.5%
$100k–$150k 7.5%
$150k–$200k 16.4%
$200k–$300k 29.9%
$300k–$500k 25.4%
$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$237,500
Median rent / month$564
Owner occupied78.8%
Renter occupied21.2%
Vacant50.3%
Single-family detached83.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.0%
Median rooms4.4
Avg household size (owned)3.16

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199931.0%
1980–19898.8%
1970–19792.9%
1960–19697.0%
1950–19596.4%
1940–194932.7%
1939 or earlier7.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.8%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms44.4%
3 bedrooms26.3%
4 bedrooms20.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.2%
1 vehicle24.7%
2 vehicles32.9%
3 or more34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas12.9%
Electricity68.2%
Wood5.9%
No fuel used12.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5969.4%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse1011.8%
Female householder, no spouse1618.8%
Households with children under 182934.1%
Households with seniors (65+)2327.1%
Average household size2.85

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married49.6%6.2%
Married43.3%74.1%
Separated0.0%8.6%
Widowed3.5%11.1%
Divorced3.5%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.5%
HS graduate 52.4%
Some college, no degree 10.9%
Associate's degree 2.0%
Bachelor's degree 22.4%
Graduate / professional 4.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school617.1%
High school2262.9%
College / grad school720.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 25.3%
Manufacturing 23.0%
Retail trade 23.0%
Education & healthcare 16.1%
Finance & real estate 6.9%
Construction 5.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts16.1%
Service0.0%
Sales & office25.3%
Natural resources & construction13.8%
Production & transportation44.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.0%
Government25.3%
Self-employed5.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.1%
Carpool14.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)34.9

Poverty

All people 6.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 7.5%
Married-couple families 6.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.1%
Retirement income22.4%
Supplemental Security21.2%
Cash public assistance4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP12.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.7%
High blood pressure39.1%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis31.7%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease10.6%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.8%
Binge drinking14.0%
No physical activity29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.4%
Depression27.7%
Fair or poor health19.3%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health13.5%
No health insurance18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.8%
Visited dentist52.2%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss21.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans73.5%
Disability%
Any disability18.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years23.5%
65 and over16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.4%
Public insurance31.0%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only22894.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)242100.0%
Born in same state242100.0%
Born in different state15664.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab3614.9%
Italian2811.6%
AncestryCount%
French249.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.1%
Internet access80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38552

What city is ZIP code 38552 in?

ZIP code 38552 is primarily assigned to Chestnut Mound, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38552 in?

ZIP code 38552 falls within Smith County, Tennessee.

What is the population of ZIP code 38552?

ZIP code 38552 has an estimated population of 242 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38552?

The median household income in ZIP code 38552 is $65,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38552?

The median home value in ZIP code 38552 is $237,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 38552 in?

ZIP code 38552 observes the CST timezone.

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