38342 ZIP Code — Hollow Rock, TN

Carroll County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38342 is located in Hollow Rock, Tennessee, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 33.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38342

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $36,037. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 38342 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,328

population

33.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hollow Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38317 Bruceton (2.3 mi) 38236 Mansfield (6.3 mi) 38318 Buena Vista (9 mi) 38344 Huntingdon (10.9 mi) 38320 Camden (11.1 mi) 38231 Henry (11.5 mi) 38201 Mc Kenzie (12.7 mi) 38387 Westport (14.6 mi) 38242 Paris (15.8 mi) 38256 Springville (16.8 mi) 38390 Yuma (17.6 mi) 38258 Trezevant (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,328
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	33.73 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.0849
Longitude	-88.2944
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	65.5%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,328

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$36,037

Median household income

$25,003

Per capita income

$100,100

Median home value

$561

Median monthly rent

72.3%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

482

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

112

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	323	24.3%
18 and over	1,005	75.7%
65 and over	243	18.3%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,217	90.6%
Two or more races	58	4.3%
Black or African American	50	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.1%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 12.9%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$36,037

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,100
Median rent / month	$561
Owner occupied	72.3%
Renter occupied	27.7%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	19.8%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	21.8%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.0%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	246	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	133	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	189	32.0%
Households with children under 18	180	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	35.0%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	19.9%
Married	46.6%	45.3%
Separated	2.2%	1.4%
Widowed	11.9%	15.6%
Divorced	13.4%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	20.8%
Kindergarten	2	0.7%
Elementary school	97	31.6%
High school	59	19.2%
College / grad school	85	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Retail trade 20.3%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Construction 13.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 35.3%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 15.4%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	68.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,185	89.2%
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)	1,325	99.8%
Born in same state	1,323	99.6%
Born in different state	1,003	75.5%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	448	33.7%
French	184	13.9%
Italian	69	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	37	2.8%
English	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38342

What city is ZIP code 38342 in?

ZIP code 38342 is primarily assigned to Hollow Rock, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38342 in?

ZIP code 38342 falls within Carroll County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38342?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38342?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38342 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38342 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 38342 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38342 in?

ZIP code 38342 observes the CST timezone.