38326 ZIP Code — Counce, TN

Hardin County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38326 is located in Counce, Tennessee, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 42.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38326

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 $163,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,745. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38326 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,688

population

42.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Counce	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38376 Shiloh (6.1 mi) 38357 Michie (7.7 mi) 38379 Stantonville (11.2 mi) 38327 Crump (11.6 mi) 38372 Savannah (12.6 mi) 38339 Guys (13.2 mi) 38833 Burnsville (14.3 mi) 38310 Adamsville (15.3 mi) 38852 Iuka (16.6 mi) 35677 Waterloo (16.9 mi) 38846 Glen (17.4 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,688
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	42.58 sq mi
Water area	6.33 sq mi
Latitude	35.0609
Longitude	-88.2783
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	61.1%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	29.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,688

Population

People per sq mi

57.8

Median age

$46,745

Median household income

$34,333

Per capita income

$163,000

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

2,607

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

139

105

45–54

126

204

55–59

245

130

60–64

156

334

65–74

401

109

75–84

132

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	242	9.0%
18 and over	2,446	91.0%
65 and over	996	37.1%
Median age	57.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,607	96.5%
Two or more races	81	3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	29.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 24.3%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	24.3%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$46,745

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,000
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	50.5%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	37.5%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	782	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	177	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	372	27.2%
Households with children under 18	215	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	688	50.3%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	9.6%
Married	70.6%	64.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.6%	20.1%
Divorced	12.4%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	103	49.0%
High school	66	31.4%
College / grad school	31	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.4%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Professional & management 10.7%

Public administration 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 4.1%

Information 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 11.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	43.6%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,625	97.7%
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)	2,677	99.6%
Born in same state	2,640	98.2%
Born in different state	1,541	57.3%
Foreign born	37	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.4%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	341	12.7%
Arab	268	10%
French	231	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	1.3%
Polish	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38326

What city is ZIP code 38326 in?

ZIP code 38326 is primarily assigned to Counce, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38326 in?

ZIP code 38326 falls within Hardin County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38326 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 38326 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38326 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 38326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38326 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 38326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38326?

Health data for ZIP code 38326 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38326 in?

ZIP code 38326 observes the CST timezone.