38347 ZIP Code — Jacks Creek, TN

Chester County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38347 is located in Jacks Creek, Tennessee, within Chester County. It covers approximately 4.39 square miles and serves a population of 544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38347

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,107. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38347 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

544

population

4.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jacks Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38332 Enville (4.8 mi) 38352 Luray (6.5 mi) 38368 Reagan (7.2 mi) 38345 Huron (8.9 mi) 38359 Milledgeville (9.3 mi) 38334 Finger (9.3 mi) 38340 Henderson (10.4 mi) 38371 Sardis (11.7 mi) 38313 Beech Bluff (12 mi) 38351 Lexington (13.3 mi) 38366 Pinson (13.7 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	544
Population density	124 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	4.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4643
Longitude	-88.4934
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	80.0%	47.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	35.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

544

Population

124

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$39,107

Median household income

$13,419

Per capita income

$163,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

21.9%

Unemployment

178

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	21.7%
18 and over	426	78.3%
65 and over	94	17.3%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	544	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.0%	47.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	35.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	15.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 30.4%

$35k–$50k 30.4%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	30.4%
$35k–$50k	30.4%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
Median income	$39,107

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 32.6%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	26.2%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	39.6%
1940–1949	19.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	66.3%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	6.5%
3 or more	93.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.2%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	54.3%
Wood	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	64	46.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	42	30.4%
Average household size	3.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	51.4%
Married	79.6%	48.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 41.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	38.1%
High school	45	26.8%
College / grad school	59	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.3%

Retail trade 30.8%

Public administration 15.2%

Construction 11.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.5%
Service	43.1%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.6%
Government	43.1%
Self-employed	22.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 40.7%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	23.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.2%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	535	98.3%
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)	544	100.0%
Born in same state	544	100.0%
Born in different state	252	46.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38347

What city is ZIP code 38347 in?

ZIP code 38347 is primarily assigned to Jacks Creek, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38347 in?

ZIP code 38347 falls within Chester County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38347 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 38347 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38347?

15% 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 38347 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 38347 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38347?

The median home value in ZIP code 38347 is $163,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38347 in?

ZIP code 38347 observes the CST timezone.