38047 ZIP Code — Lenox, TN

Dyer County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38047 is located in Lenox, Tennessee, within Dyer County. It covers approximately 15.04 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38047

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $56,250. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38047 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and elevated reliance on food assistance.

206

population

15.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lenox	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38030 Finley (5.2 mi) 63830 Caruthersville (7.2 mi) 38024 Dyersburg (8.8 mi) 63877 Steele (12.7 mi) 38040 Halls (12.9 mi) 38080 Ridgely (13.9 mi) 63851 Hayti (14.2 mi) 72315 Blytheville (18.2 mi) 38059 Newbern (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	15.04 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.0572
Longitude	-89.6079
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	74.5%	54.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

People per sq mi

28.0

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$16,645

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	50.0%
18 and over	103	50.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	28.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	206	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	54.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 32.5%

$50k–$75k 67.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	32.5%
$50k–$75k	67.5%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	39.4%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	39.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	21.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	19.7%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	39.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	67.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	13	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	32.5%
Female householder, no spouse	14	35.0%
Households with children under 18	27	67.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	5.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.1%	51.4%
Married	14.9%	48.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 61.2%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	12.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	31.3%
High school	54	56.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 62.3%

Agriculture & mining 18.8%

Other services 18.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	187	90.8%
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)	206	100.0%
Born in same state	206	100.0%
Born in different state	143	69.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	15%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38047

What city is ZIP code 38047 in?

ZIP code 38047 is primarily assigned to Lenox, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38047 in?

ZIP code 38047 falls within Dyer County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38047 family-oriented?

50% of residents in ZIP code 38047 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 38047 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 38047 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 38047?

ZIP code 38047 has an estimated population of 206 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38047?

The median household income in ZIP code 38047 is $56,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38047 in?

ZIP code 38047 observes the CST timezone.