38233 ZIP Code — Kenton, TN

Gibson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38233 is located in Kenton, Tennessee, within Gibson County. It covers approximately 92.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38233

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 $84,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $51,414. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38233 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,685

population

92.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38233 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38233

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38233. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenton	Acceptable
Kenton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38369 Rutherford (6.7 mi) 38253 Rives (7.2 mi) 38259 Trimble (7.6 mi) 38330 Dyer (9.1 mi) 38255 Sharon (10 mi) 38230 Greenfield (13.4 mi) 38238 Martin (13.5 mi) 38059 Newbern (14.8 mi) 38240 Obion (15.2 mi) 38261 Union City (16 mi) 38382 Trenton (16 mi) 38260 Troy (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,685
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	92.76 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	36.2037
Longitude	-89.0332
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	52.0%	52.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,685

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$51,414

Median household income

$27,199

Per capita income

$84,300

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

939

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

244

25–34

211

167

35–44

145

184

45–54

158

126

55–59

108

123

60–64

106

123

65–74

107

128

75–84

111

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	508	18.9%
18 and over	2,177	81.1%
65 and over	522	19.4%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Black or African American 6.7%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,254	78.2%
Two or more races	222	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	199	6.9%
Black or African American	194	6.7%
Other race	10	0.3%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.0%	52.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$51,414

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 41.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,300
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.0%
Electricity	49.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	571	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	229	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	254	23.2%
Households with children under 18	309	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	370	33.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	21.7%
Married	57.4%	53.4%
Separated	3.3%	3.4%
Widowed	3.8%	12.7%
Divorced	8.2%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 60.6%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	9.9%
Kindergarten	22	4.4%
Elementary school	215	42.7%
High school	87	17.3%
College / grad school	129	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Wholesale trade 12.8%

Retail trade 10.3%

Other services 6.9%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 6.8%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	271	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	10.0%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,531	94.3%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,679	99.8%
Born in same state	2,659	99.0%
Born in different state	1,927	71.8%
Foreign born	20	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	444	16.5%
Arab	357	13.3%
French	284	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.4%
English	9	0.3%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38233

What city is ZIP code 38233 in?

ZIP code 38233 is primarily assigned to Kenton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38233 in?

ZIP code 38233 falls within Gibson County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38233?

10% 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 38233 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38233 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38233 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 38233 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38233?

The median home value in ZIP code 38233 is $84,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 38233 in?

ZIP code 38233 observes the CST timezone.