38471 ZIP Code — Lutts, TN

Wayne County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38471 is located in Lutts, Tennessee, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 74.66 square miles and serves a population of 244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38471

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

244

population

74.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lutts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38452 Cypress Inn (6.8 mi) 38450 Collinwood (8.4 mi) 38475 Olivehill (11.9 mi) 35677 Waterloo (15 mi) 38463 Iron City (15.3 mi) 38372 Savannah (15.7 mi) 38485 Waynesboro (16.4 mi) 35633 Florence (17.7 mi) 38425 Clifton (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	244
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	181

Geography
Land area	74.66 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.1135
Longitude	-87.9015
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	56.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	11.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

244

Population

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

Median household income

$18,157

Per capita income

$164,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

14.9%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

0.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	22.1%
18 and over	190	77.9%
65 and over	58	23.8%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	239	98%
Two or more races	5	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	56.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	30.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	11.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 28.3%

$15k–$25k 27.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	28.3%
$15k–$25k	27.2%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 29.6%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	51.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	24.5%
1980–1989	51.0%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	9.1%
3 bedrooms	87.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Wood	23.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	34	37.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	5.4%
Households with children under 18	55	59.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	28.3%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	35.7%
Married	60.4%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 57.6%

Some college, no degree 4.3%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	36.6%
High school	26	63.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 55.0%

Construction 26.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Retail trade 6.3%

Education & healthcare 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	7.5%
Natural resources & construction	47.5%
Production & transportation	41.3%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	33.9%
Carpool	66.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 51.6%

Under 18 years 57.4%

18 and over 50.0%

Married-couple families 49.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	54.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.8%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	34.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	214	87.7%
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)	244	100.0%
Born in same state	244	100.0%
Born in different state	136	55.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	63	25.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	18.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38471

What city is ZIP code 38471 in?

ZIP code 38471 is primarily assigned to Lutts, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38471 in?

ZIP code 38471 falls within Wayne County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38471?

52% of residents in ZIP code 38471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38471?

Health data for ZIP code 38471 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38471?

The median home value in ZIP code 38471 is $164,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 38471?

ZIP code 38471 has an estimated population of 244 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38471 in?

ZIP code 38471 observes the CST timezone.