38034 ZIP Code — Friendship, TN

Crockett County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38034 is located in Friendship, Tennessee, within Crockett County. It covers approximately 102.92 square miles and serves a population of 3,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38034

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,321. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38034 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,343

population

102.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friendship	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38001 Alamo (6.6 mi) 38037 Gates (12.2 mi) 38382 Trenton (13.9 mi) 38059 Newbern (14 mi) 38024 Dyersburg (15.2 mi) 38337 Gadsden (15.6 mi) 38040 Halls (15.8 mi) 38330 Dyer (15.9 mi) 38343 Humboldt (17 mi) 38006 Bells (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,343
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	102.92 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	35.9099
Longitude	-89.2334
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	56.9%	51.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,343

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$55,321

Median household income

$32,946

Per capita income

$129,200

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,271

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

113

5–9

10–14

123

15–19

121

20–24

219

25–34

216

161

35–44

159

228

45–54

225

151

55–59

149

197

60–64

194

158

65–74

155

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	690	20.6%
18 and over	2,653	79.4%
65 and over	520	15.6%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Black or African American 9.3%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,618	74.5%
Black or African American	326	9.3%
Two or more races	269	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	173	4.9%
Other race	91	2.6%
Asian	16	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	51.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 17.9%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	17.9%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$55,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,200
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	66.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	615	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	87	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	186	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	414	31.8%
Households with children under 18	408	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	411	31.6%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	19.5%
Married	50.5%	46.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%
Widowed	2.6%	19.7%
Divorced	11.7%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	99	13.7%
Kindergarten	34	4.7%
Elementary school	274	37.8%
High school	250	34.5%
College / grad school	67	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Construction 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 5.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 27.4%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.6%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,116	93.2%
Spanish	38	1.2%
Other Indo-European	32	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,281	98.1%
Born in same state	3,280	98.1%
Born in different state	2,499	74.8%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	1.9%
Not a US citizen	41	66.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	753	22.5%
Arab	388	11.6%
French	239	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	89	2.7%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38034

What city is ZIP code 38034 in?

ZIP code 38034 is primarily assigned to Friendship, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38034 in?

ZIP code 38034 falls within Crockett County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38034?

20% of residents in ZIP code 38034 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38034?

15% 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 38034 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 38034 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38034?

The median home value in ZIP code 38034 is $129,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 38034 in?

ZIP code 38034 observes the CST timezone.