38559 ZIP Code — Doyle, TN

White County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38559 is located in Doyle, Tennessee, within White County. It covers approximately 20.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38559

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 $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,625. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,410

population

20.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Doyle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38587 Walling (6 mi) 38583 Sparta (7.4 mi) 38581 Rock Island (11.5 mi) 38585 Spencer (12.2 mi) 37166 Smithville (16.8 mi) 37110 Mcminnville (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,410
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	20.13 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	35.8391
Longitude	-85.5144
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	49.0%	53.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	10.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,410

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$45,625

Median household income

$23,955

Per capita income

$140,300

Median home value

$853

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

526

Housing units

13.2%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	32.2%
18 and over	956	67.8%
65 and over	264	18.7%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Two or more races 7.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,293	91.7%
Two or more races	110	7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	53.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	33.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	10.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 25.3%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	25.3%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
Median income	$45,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 39.5%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,300
Median rent / month	$853
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.6%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.9%
Electricity	39.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	54	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	128	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	105	19.7%
Households with children under 18	170	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	31.5%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	14.5%
Married	48.8%	45.2%
Separated	6.6%	4.2%
Widowed	2.3%	8.5%
Divorced	18.2%	27.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	4.3%
Elementary school	175	62.5%
High school	82	29.3%
College / grad school	11	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.7%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Public administration 8.0%

Retail trade 7.7%

Professional & management 7.0%

Construction 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	35.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,229	87.2%
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)	1,410	100.0%
Born in same state	1,408	99.9%
Born in different state	1,201	85.2%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	215	15.2%
Italian	148	10.5%
French	104	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.4%
Dutch	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38559

What city is ZIP code 38559 in?

ZIP code 38559 is primarily assigned to Doyle, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38559 in?

ZIP code 38559 falls within White County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38559 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 38559 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38559?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 38559 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38559 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38559 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38559 in?

ZIP code 38559 observes the CST timezone.