38571 ZIP Code — Crossville, TN

Cumberland County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38571 is located in Crossville, Tennessee, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 226.72 square miles and serves a population of 14,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38571

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,523. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38571 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,217

population

226.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crossville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38558 Crossville (10.5 mi) 38574 Monterey (10.9 mi) 38553 Clarkrange (11.2 mi) 37723 Crab Orchard (14.2 mi) 38555 Crossville (14.6 mi) 38572 Crossville (14.6 mi) 38565 Grimsley (15.3 mi) 38554 Crawford (15.3 mi) 37726 Deer Lodge (15.9 mi) 38589 Wilder (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,217
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	226.72 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	36.0481
Longitude	-85.0410
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	50.3%	50.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	35.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	11.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,217

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$56,523

Median household income

$30,802

Per capita income

$173,600

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

5,351

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

290

Under 5

298

362

5–9

373

411

10–14

423

342

15–19

353

349

20–24

360

691

25–34

713

712

35–44

735

1,123

45–54

1,157

468

55–59

482

409

60–64

421

1,014

65–74

1,046

679

75–84

701

150

85+

155

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,616	18.4%
18 and over	11,601	81.6%
65 and over	3,745	26.3%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,867	96.6%
Two or more races	264	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	143	1%
Black or African American	37	0.3%
Asian	31	0.2%
Other race	18	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	50.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	35.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	11.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$56,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,600
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	26.1%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.1%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	6.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,490	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	335	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	784	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,220	20.9%
Households with children under 18	1,533	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,728	46.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	16.6%
Married	63.1%	58.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.4%
Widowed	2.9%	12.2%
Divorced	9.0%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	2.2%
Kindergarten	154	6.9%
Elementary school	1,134	50.4%
High school	590	26.2%
College / grad school	321	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.2%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Construction 9.6%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.1%

Professional & management 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,062	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,629	95.9%
Spanish	14	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,987	98.4%
Born in same state	13,974	98.3%
Born in different state	9,052	63.7%
Foreign born	13	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	230	1.6%
Not a US citizen	149	64.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,408	16.9%
Arab	2,279	16%
Italian	1,569	11%
English	35	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	34	0.2%
Polish	27	0.2%
Irish	14	0.1%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38571

What city is ZIP code 38571 in?

ZIP code 38571 is primarily assigned to Crossville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38571 in?

ZIP code 38571 falls within Cumberland County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38571 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38571 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38571 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38571 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 38571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38571?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 38571 in?

ZIP code 38571 observes the CST timezone.