Decatur County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
11,391
population (2021)
-3.1%
pop change since 2010
47039
FIPS code
Decatur County ZIP code map
About Decatur County
Decatur County is located in Tennessee and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,391 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.1% from 11,757 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Decatur County is 47039.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,391 |
| 2010 population | 11,757 |
| Change | -3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47039 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Decatur County
ZIP codes for Decatur County, TN (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38311 | Bath Springs | Decatur | View map |
| 38329 | Decaturville | Decatur | View map |
| 38363 | Parsons | Decatur | View map |
| 38374 | Scotts Hill | Decatur | View map |
| 38380 | Sugar Tree | Decatur | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,850
Population
46.1
Median age
$47,074
Median household income
$27,293
Per capita income
$134,260
Median home value
$419
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
20.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
5,841
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
263
Under 5
285
294
5–9
318
371
10–14
401
328
15–19
355
290
20–24
313
559
25–34
604
644
35–44
697
759
45–54
820
450
55–59
486
413
60–64
446
775
65–74
837
445
75–84
481
104
85+
112
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,352 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 9,498 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,754 | 26.6% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
2.3%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,016 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 495 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 342 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 275 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
7.9%
$15k–$25k
10.2%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $47,074 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.3%
$50k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
8.5%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,260 |
| Median rent / month | $419 |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 37.0% |
| Single-family detached | 76.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 20.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.6% |
| Electricity | 39.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 4.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,550 | 53.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 173 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 718 | 18.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,227 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,166 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,944 | 44.1% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Married | 59.6% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 94 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,080 | 45.4% |
| High school | 558 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 357 | 20.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.7%
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Retail trade
15.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Other services
5.5%
Public administration
5.3%
Construction
5.1%
Professional & management
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.7% |
| Service | 10.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.2% |
| Production & transportation | 23.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
20.8%
Under 18 years
30.2%
18 and over
18.3%
Married-couple families
12.6%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.8% |
| Retirement income | 30.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.4% |
| High cholesterol | 40.7% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 36.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 14.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 20.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 599 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 and over | 26.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.7% |
| Public insurance | 49.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,302 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 36 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 30 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,820 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,767 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,129 | 74.5% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 30 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 20.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,030 | 17.1% |
| Italian | 1,508 | 12.7% |
| French | 1,244 | 10.5% |
| English | 62 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 29 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0.1% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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