38036 ZIP Code — Gallaway, TN

Fayette County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38036 is located in Gallaway, Tennessee, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 0.23 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38036

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

208

population

0.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gallaway	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	208
Population density	904 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.23 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3179
Longitude	-89.6233
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	97.2%	41.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	2.0%	33.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	0.8%	21.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

208

Population

904

People per sq mi

72.2

Median age

Median household income

$20,544

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

62.2%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

27.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	208	100.0%
65 and over	155	74.5%
Median age	72.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.3%

Black or African American 26.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	147	69.3%
Black or African American	57	26.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.9%
Other race	4	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	97.2%	41.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	2.0%	33.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	0.8%	21.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 13.3%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 24.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.3%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	24.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	62.2%
Renter occupied	37.8%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	37.9%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	77.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	28.9%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	7	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	11	24.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	64.4%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.7%	13.3%
Married	36.2%	26.7%
Separated	12.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	35.3%
Divorced	0.0%	24.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	4	30.8%
College / grad school	9	69.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 61.9%

Construction 38.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	38.1%
Production & transportation	61.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 28.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	86.7%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	53.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	50.1%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	19.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	208	100.0%
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)	208	100.0%
Born in same state	208	100.0%
Born in different state	140	67.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	14.9%
Dutch	10	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.6%
Internet access	55.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38036

What city is ZIP code 38036 in?

ZIP code 38036 is primarily assigned to Gallaway, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38036 in?

ZIP code 38036 falls within Fayette County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38036 have an older population?

75% of residents in ZIP code 38036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38036 have a large retiree population?

87% of households in ZIP code 38036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38036?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38036 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38036?

The median home value in ZIP code 38036 is $150,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38036 in?

ZIP code 38036 observes the CST timezone.