38049 ZIP Code — Mason, TN

Tipton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38049 is located in Mason, Tennessee, within Tipton County. It covers approximately 111.44 square miles and serves a population of 4,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38049

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,658. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 38049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,123

population

111.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mason	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38019 Covington (11.9 mi) 38060 Oakland (12.1 mi) 38060 Oakland (12.1 mi) 38069 Stanton (12.1 mi) 38002 Arlington (13.1 mi) 38011 Brighton (13.3 mi) 38068 Somerville (13.4 mi) 38068 Somerville (13.4 mi) 38004 Atoka (14.3 mi) 38028 Eads (16.4 mi) 38058 Munford (17.3 mi) 38076 Williston (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,123
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	167

Geography
Land area	111.44 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.3942
Longitude	-89.5244
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,123

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$55,658

Median household income

$29,123

Per capita income

$134,100

Median home value

$1,008

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

1,313

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

137

10–14

110

122

15–19

222

20–24

179

231

25–34

186

320

35–44

259

391

45–54

315

185

55–59

150

146

60–64

118

269

65–74

218

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	635	15.4%
18 and over	3,488	84.6%
65 and over	687	16.7%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.6%

White 41.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,105	49.6%
White	1,773	41.8%
Hispanic or Latino	123	2.9%
Two or more races	107	2.5%
Other race	96	2.3%
Asian	42	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	40.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	33.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	22.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$55,658

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,100
Median rent / month	$1,008
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.1%
Electricity	42.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	605	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	75	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	385	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	461	30.2%
Households with children under 18	374	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	518	33.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.1%	35.0%
Married	36.8%	39.0%
Separated	2.7%	2.7%
Widowed	5.2%	13.7%
Divorced	18.3%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	3.8%
Kindergarten	55	7.7%
Elementary school	298	41.6%
High school	166	23.2%
College / grad school	170	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.2%

Retail trade 16.4%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Construction 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	221	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	58.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,001	97.0%
Spanish	32	0.8%
Other Indo-European	25	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,067	98.6%
Born in same state	4,065	98.6%
Born in different state	3,308	80.2%
Foreign born	2	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	56	1.4%
Not a US citizen	31	55.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	394	9.6%
French	247	6%
Italian	208	5%
Norwegian	10	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.1%
German	1	0%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38049

What city is ZIP code 38049 in?

ZIP code 38049 is primarily assigned to Mason, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38049 in?

ZIP code 38049 falls within Fayette County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38049?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38049?

Health data for ZIP code 38049 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38049 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 38049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38049?

The median home value in ZIP code 38049 is $134,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 38049 in?

ZIP code 38049 observes the CST timezone.