38453 ZIP Code — Dellrose, TN

Lincoln County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38453 is located in Dellrose, Tennessee, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 17.40 square miles and serves a population of 347 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38453

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 $368,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38453 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

347

population

17.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dellrose	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	347
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	17.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1218
Longitude	-86.8027
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	52.9%	46.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

347

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

Median household income

$49,885

Per capita income

$368,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	20.2%
18 and over	277	79.8%
65 and over	27	7.8%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	336	96.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	46.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	18.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 32.8%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	32.8%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	14.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

$500k–$1M 22.0%

$1M+ 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$368,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	34.0%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	52.7%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Wood	10.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	64.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	32.1%
Female householder, no spouse	4	3.0%
Households with children under 18	33	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	11.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.6%	25.4%
Married	62.7%	66.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.2%	8.5%
Divorced	15.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.5%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	21.3%
Kindergarten	7	8.8%
Elementary school	32	40.0%
High school	14	17.5%
College / grad school	10	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Public administration 13.0%

Construction 9.6%

Wholesale trade 9.6%

Other services 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.2%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	4.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.2%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	25.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 21.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.2%
Retirement income	7.5%
Supplemental Security	18.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.3%
Public insurance	19.3%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	95.1%
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)	347	100.0%
Born in same state	347	100.0%
Born in different state	210	60.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	22.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	11.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	53.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38453

What city is ZIP code 38453 in?

ZIP code 38453 is primarily assigned to Dellrose, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38453 in?

ZIP code 38453 falls within Lincoln County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38453?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38453?

The median home value in ZIP code 38453 is $368,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 38453?

ZIP code 38453 has an estimated population of 347 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38453 in?

ZIP code 38453 observes the CST timezone.