38329 ZIP Code — Decaturville, TN

Decatur County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38329 is located in Decaturville, Tennessee, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 109.17 square miles and serves a population of 3,177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38329

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 $126,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,500. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 52% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 38329 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,177

population

109.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38329 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38329

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38329. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Decaturville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38311 Bath Springs (6.6 mi) 38374 Scotts Hill (7.6 mi) 38363 Parsons (10.8 mi) 38371 Sardis (12.8 mi) 38370 Saltillo (13 mi) 38425 Clifton (13.6 mi) 38368 Reagan (15.1 mi) 37096 Linden (15.2 mi) 38380 Sugar Tree (17.8 mi) 38359 Milledgeville (18.4 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (18.8 mi) 38351 Lexington (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,177
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	109.17 sq mi
Water area	2.61 sq mi
Latitude	35.5390
Longitude	-88.1088
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	53.3%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,177

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$50,500

Median household income

$23,405

Per capita income

$126,400

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

20.0%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

1,707

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

113

123

10–14

129

15–19

102

20–24

128

25–34

134

175

35–44

183

193

45–54

202

55–59

102

60–64

107

288

65–74

301

103

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	740	23.3%
18 and over	2,437	76.7%
65 and over	857	27.0%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.2%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,862	86.2%
Two or more races	200	6%
Hispanic or Latino	144	4.3%
Black or African American	71	2.1%
Other race	44	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$50,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,400
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	39.6%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.4%
Electricity	42.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	716	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	43	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	162	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	241	20.7%
Households with children under 18	300	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	543	46.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	19.5%
Married	62.0%	53.7%
Separated	0.6%	3.1%
Widowed	5.8%	11.0%
Divorced	12.7%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	2.7%
Kindergarten	59	8.0%
Elementary school	376	51.2%
High school	183	24.9%
College / grad school	96	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Retail trade 13.3%

Other services 8.7%

Construction 8.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 20.0%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 50.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,019	95.0%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,171	99.8%
Born in same state	3,165	99.6%
Born in different state	2,594	81.6%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	624	19.6%
Italian	460	14.5%
French	245	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1.1%
Norwegian	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	76.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38329

What city is ZIP code 38329 in?

ZIP code 38329 is primarily assigned to Decaturville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38329 in?

ZIP code 38329 falls within Decatur County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38329 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 38329 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38329 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 38329 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38329?

20% of residents in ZIP code 38329 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38329?

14% 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 38329 in?

ZIP code 38329 observes the CST timezone.