38037 ZIP Code — Gates, TN

Lauderdale County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38037 is located in Gates, Tennessee, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 46.21 square miles and serves a population of 1,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38037

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 $98,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $39,625. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 35 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38037 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,582

population

46.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gates	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38040 Halls (8.5 mi) 38001 Alamo (12.2 mi) 38034 Friendship (12.2 mi) 38012 Brownsville (14 mi) 38063 Ripley (15.7 mi) 38030 Finley (16.6 mi) 38024 Dyersburg (16.7 mi) 38006 Bells (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,582
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	46.21 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.8012
Longitude	-89.4061
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	54.0%	58.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,582

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$39,625

Median household income

$21,334

Per capita income

$98,500

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

532

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

120

109

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	440	27.8%
18 and over	1,142	72.2%
65 and over	295	18.6%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.1%

Black or African American 28.1%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,020	62.1%
Black or African American	461	28.1%
Two or more races	62	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	61	3.7%
Other race	20	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	58.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 19.4%

$25k–$35k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	19.4%
$25k–$35k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
Median income	$39,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,500
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	25.9%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.7%
Electricity	34.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	310	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	96	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	180	29.0%
Households with children under 18	225	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	34.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.6%
Married	58.1%	47.9%
Separated	1.3%	3.1%
Widowed	1.6%	16.1%
Divorced	11.0%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	7.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	259	69.1%
High school	54	14.4%
College / grad school	33	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.7%

Transportation & utilities 19.2%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Retail trade 3.3%

Construction 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Professional & management 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 50.2%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	19.2%
Uninsured under 19	25.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,472	93.0%
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)	1,582	100.0%
Born in same state	1,582	100.0%
Born in different state	1,417	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	191	12.1%
Arab	88	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38037

What city is ZIP code 38037 in?

ZIP code 38037 is primarily assigned to Gates, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38037 in?

ZIP code 38037 falls within Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38037?

27% of residents in ZIP code 38037 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38037?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38037?

The median home value in ZIP code 38037 is $98,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38037?

Health data for ZIP code 38037 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38037 in?

ZIP code 38037 observes the CST timezone.