38023 ZIP Code — Drummonds, TN

Tipton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38023 is located in Drummonds, Tennessee, within Tipton County. It covers approximately 75.46 square miles and serves a population of 5,365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38023

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 $217,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,403. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38023 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,365

population

75.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38023 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38023

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38023. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drummonds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72395 Wilson (4.4 mi) 72350 Joiner (7.3 mi) 72338 Frenchmans Bayou (8.9 mi) 38053 Millington (9.3 mi) 38055 Millington (10.3 mi) 38058 Munford (10.5 mi) 38015 Burlison (12.7 mi) 38004 Atoka (13.3 mi) 38127 Memphis (13.7 mi) 72384 Turrell (14.2 mi) 72330 Dyess (14.3 mi) 38011 Brighton (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,365
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	75.46 sq mi
Water area	10.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.4495
Longitude	-90.0096
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,365

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$71,403

Median household income

$32,450

Per capita income

$217,100

Median home value

$1,145

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,738

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

175

5–9

170

197

10–14

191

174

15–19

169

20–24

165

312

25–34

304

389

35–44

379

376

45–54

367

127

55–59

123

159

60–64

154

372

65–74

362

143

75–84

139

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,157	21.6%
18 and over	4,208	78.4%
65 and over	1,088	20.3%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Black or African American 5.7%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,823	89.6%
Black or African American	309	5.7%
Two or more races	157	2.9%
Asian	60	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.3%
Other race	16	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$71,403

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,100
Median rent / month	$1,145
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	36.1%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.3%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,234	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	166	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	218	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	349	17.7%
Households with children under 18	613	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	796	40.5%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	19.8%
Married	54.9%	61.1%
Separated	4.5%	0.8%
Widowed	3.1%	8.4%
Divorced	6.8%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	1.5%
Kindergarten	78	6.5%
Elementary school	571	47.7%
High school	272	22.7%
College / grad school	258	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.4%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Other services 10.6%

Retail trade 9.9%

Public administration 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	391	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,188	96.7%
Spanish	27	0.5%
Other Indo-European	16	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,275	98.3%
Born in same state	5,227	97.4%
Born in different state	3,525	65.7%
Foreign born	48	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	90	1.7%
Not a US citizen	57	63.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,281	23.9%
Italian	879	16.4%
French	490	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.1%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38023

What city is ZIP code 38023 in?

ZIP code 38023 is primarily assigned to Drummonds, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38023 in?

ZIP code 38023 falls within Tipton County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38023 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38023 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38023 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 38023 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 38023?

ZIP code 38023 has an estimated population of 5,365 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38023?

The median home value in ZIP code 38023 is $217,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 38023 in?

ZIP code 38023 observes the CST timezone.