38553 ZIP Code — Clarkrange, TN

Fentress County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38553 is located in Clarkrange, Tennessee, within Fentress County. It covers approximately 48.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38553

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 $170,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,885. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38553 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,694

population

48.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarkrange	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38565 Grimsley (4.1 mi) 38589 Wilder (6.5 mi) 38554 Crawford (9.4 mi) 37726 Deer Lodge (10.1 mi) 38571 Crossville (11.2 mi) 38574 Monterey (11.3 mi) 38543 Alpine (14 mi) 38556 Jamestown (14.2 mi) 38558 Crossville (15.6 mi) 38580 Rickman (16.4 mi) 37872 Sunbright (18.1 mi) 38504 Allardt (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,694
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	48.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.2080
Longitude	-85.0136
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	68.7%	66.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	24.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	7.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,694

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$54,885

Median household income

$26,646

Per capita income

$170,600

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

843

Housing units

35.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

130

5–9

106

10–14

15–19

143

20–24

117

151

25–34

124

166

35–44

136

221

45–54

181

121

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

111

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	543	20.2%
18 and over	2,151	79.8%
65 and over	558	20.7%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,557	94.9%
Two or more races	73	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.4%
Asian	7	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	66.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	24.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	7.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	26.8%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$54,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,600
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	38.5%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	45.2%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.0%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	438	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	91	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	342	32.4%
Female householder, no spouse	183	17.4%
Households with children under 18	339	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	376	35.7%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	18.5%
Married	36.7%	61.1%
Separated	0.0%	8.5%
Widowed	13.0%	2.2%
Divorced	13.9%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 17.6%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	5.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	357	68.9%
High school	44	8.5%
College / grad school	89	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.7%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Retail trade 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.1%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	19.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	32.4%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,610	96.9%
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)	2,694	100.0%
Born in same state	2,694	100.0%
Born in different state	1,908	70.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	845	31.4%
Arab	298	11.1%
Italian	218	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	1.3%
English	19	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38553

What city is ZIP code 38553 in?

ZIP code 38553 is primarily assigned to Clarkrange, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38553 in?

ZIP code 38553 falls within Fentress County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38553 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38553 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 38553 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38553?

The median home value in ZIP code 38553 is $170,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 38553?

ZIP code 38553 has an estimated population of 2,694 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38553 in?

ZIP code 38553 observes the CST timezone.