38348 ZIP Code — Lavinia, TN

Carroll County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38348 is located in Lavinia, Tennessee, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 54.02 square miles and serves a population of 673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38348

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $95,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,214. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 53 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 38348 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

673

population

54.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lavinia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38321 Cedar Grove (6.6 mi) 38355 Medina (8.2 mi) 38358 Milan (8.8 mi) 38220 Atwood (10.3 mi) 38258 Trezevant (11.5 mi) 38362 Oakfield (12.5 mi) 38305 Jackson (12.9 mi) 38344 Huntingdon (13.8 mi) 38390 Yuma (15.3 mi) 38316 Bradford (16.6 mi) 38343 Humboldt (17.7 mi) 38388 Wildersville (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	673
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	54.02 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.8612
Longitude	-88.6406
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	57.9%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

673

Population

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$27,214

Median household income

$19,035

Per capita income

$95,700

Median home value

$687

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

17.1%

Unemployment

380

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

118

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	17.4%
18 and over	556	82.6%
65 and over	286	42.5%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Black or African American 16.3%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	546	81.1%
Black or African American	110	16.3%
Two or more races	13	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.3%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 38.0%

$25k–$35k 30.2%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	38.0%
$25k–$35k	30.2%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	2.8%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$27,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 51.7%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,700
Median rent / month	$687
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	40.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.3%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	2.2%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	29.2%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	75.0%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	55.0%
2 vehicles	21.5%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	78.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	50	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	152	42.5%
Households with children under 18	76	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	64.2%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	36.3%
Married	57.4%	43.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.9%
Divorced	23.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 71.3%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	25.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	32.0%
High school	36	36.0%
College / grad school	7	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 35.5%

Manufacturing 24.8%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Construction 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Information 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Professional & management 2.8%

Public administration 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	36.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.1%
Government	1.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	17.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	53.1

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	49.4%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.4%
Under 18	30.8%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	64.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.9%
Public insurance	65.5%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	624	92.7%
Spanish	26	4.2%
Other Indo-European	26	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	647	96.1%
Born in same state	647	96.1%
Born in different state	447	66.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	3.9%
Not a US citizen	12	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	155	23%
French	33	4.9%
Italian	29	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	2.1%
Dutch	10	1.5%
English	8	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.2%
Internet access	52.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38348

What city is ZIP code 38348 in?

ZIP code 38348 is primarily assigned to Lavinia, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38348 in?

ZIP code 38348 falls within Carroll County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38348 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 38348 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 38348 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38348 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38348 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 38348 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 38348 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38348 in?

ZIP code 38348 observes the CST timezone.