38391 ZIP Code — Denmark, TN

Madison County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38391 is located in Denmark, Tennessee, within Madison County. It covers approximately 67.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,647 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38391

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,286. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 38391 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,647

population

67.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38391 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38391

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38391. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Denmark	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38392 Mercer (5 mi) 38301 Jackson (7.8 mi) 38356 Medon (8 mi) 38006 Bells (11 mi) 38381 Toone (13.2 mi) 38366 Pinson (15 mi) 38337 Gadsden (15.9 mi) 38305 Jackson (16.4 mi) 38075 Whiteville (16.8 mi) 38075 Whiteville (16.8 mi) 38362 Oakfield (16.8 mi) 38012 Brownsville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,647
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	67.46 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.5453
Longitude	-88.9883
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	55.8%	51.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	15.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,647

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$69,286

Median household income

$23,322

Per capita income

$101,300

Median home value

$1,063

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

513

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

109

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	20.3%
18 and over	1,313	79.7%
65 and over	335	20.3%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.6%

White 28.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,147	69.6%
White	471	28.6%
Two or more races	29	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	51.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	15.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 2.2%

$50k–$75k 31.3%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	2.2%
$50k–$75k	31.3%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
Median income	$69,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,300
Median rent / month	$1,063
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	29.1%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	76.0%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	23.4%
Propane / LP gas	52.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	242	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	36	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	267	48.4%
Households with children under 18	202	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	48.0%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.1%	23.7%
Married	39.4%	33.7%
Separated	1.2%	3.2%
Widowed	1.0%	15.1%
Divorced	1.2%	24.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 32.5%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	4.3%
Elementary school	172	57.0%
High school	26	8.6%
College / grad school	91	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Other services 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Construction 12.2%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Information 5.1%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Retail trade 3.4%

Professional & management 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	5.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	31.3%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	14.7%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.1%
Under 18	23.7%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	65.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.5%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,581	96.0%
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)	1,647	100.0%
Born in same state	1,647	100.0%
Born in different state	1,186	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	192	11.7%
Italian	83	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38391

What city is ZIP code 38391 in?

ZIP code 38391 is primarily assigned to Denmark, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38391 in?

ZIP code 38391 falls within Madison County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38391 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 38391 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38391?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38391 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 38391 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38391?

The median home value in ZIP code 38391 is $101,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 38391 in?

ZIP code 38391 observes the CST timezone.