38235 ZIP Code — Mc Lemoresville, TN

Carroll County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38235 is located in Mc Lemoresville, Tennessee, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 1.37 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38235

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 $86,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $42,386. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 38235 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

208
population
1.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38235

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City Status
Mc Lemoresville Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 208
Population density 152 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 017
Geography
Land area 1.37 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.9998
Longitude -88.5550
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 59.4% 57.5% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 24.4% 28.4% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 12.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.5% 1.3% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

208
Population
152
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$42,386
Median household income
$27,461
Per capita income
$86,300
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
9
10
5–9
12
5
10–14
7
4
15–19
5
10
20–24
12
7
25–34
9
5
35–44
6
8
45–54
11
12
55–59
15
7
60–64
9
10
65–74
12
6
75–84
8
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185626.9%
18 and over15273.1%
65 and over3818.3%
Median age40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.1%
Black or African American 9.7%
Two or more races 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
GroupCount%
White15468.1%
Black or African American229.7%
Two or more races229.7%
Hispanic or Latino188%
American Indian / Alaska Native104.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.4% 57.5% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 24.4% 28.4% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 15.7% 12.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.5% 1.3% 5.1%
Under $10k 5.9%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 11.8%
$25k–$35k 16.5%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 20.0%
$75k–$100k 7.1%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.9%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k11.8%
$25k–$35k16.5%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k20.0%
$75k–$100k7.1%
$100k–$150k14.1%
$150k–$200k5.9%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$42,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%
$50k–$100k 43.9%
$100k–$150k 19.3%
$150k–$200k 17.5%
$200k–$300k 3.5%
$300k–$500k 5.3%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$86,300
Median rent / month$825
Owner occupied67.1%
Renter occupied32.9%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached90.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.11

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.0%
2000–200910.4%
1990–19992.1%
1980–19895.2%
1970–19798.3%
1960–196926.0%
1950–195913.5%
1940–194927.1%
1939 or earlier6.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms37.5%
3 bedrooms43.8%
4 bedrooms16.7%
5+ bedrooms1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.4%
1 vehicle34.1%
2 vehicles45.9%
3 or more17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas67.1%
Electricity32.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4350.6%
Cohabiting couple11.2%
Male householder, no spouse89.4%
Female householder, no spouse3338.8%
Households with children under 182934.1%
Households with seniors (65+)2529.4%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.2%15.8%
Married73.0%49.5%
Separated0.0%4.2%
Widowed0.0%14.7%
Divorced4.8%15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.9%
HS graduate 42.5%
Some college, no degree 23.6%
Associate's degree 5.5%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.1%
Bachelor's or higher20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3469.4%
High school918.4%
College / grad school612.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.2%
Retail trade 18.9%
Manufacturing 8.4%
Transportation & utilities 8.4%
Construction 6.3%
Professional & management 5.3%
Other services 4.2%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Wholesale trade 1.1%
Finance & real estate 1.1%
Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.5%
Service18.9%
Sales & office32.6%
Natural resources & construction9.5%
Production & transportation9.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.8%
Government22.1%
Self-employed1.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.2%
Carpool9.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.3%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)23.3

Poverty

All people 9.1%
Under 18 years 16.1%
18 and over 6.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.6%
Retirement income11.8%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP16.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure44.3%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis34.8%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.8%
Binge drinking12.4%
No physical activity29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.1%
Depression24.9%
Fair or poor health20.6%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist52.6%
Cholesterol screening91.0%
Teeth loss21.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1912.5%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 185.4%
18–64 years24.6%
65 and over39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.1%
Public insurance28.8%
No insurance15.9%
Uninsured under 1910.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only19292.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)208100.0%
Born in same state208100.0%
Born in different state14067.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab7335.1%
French2110.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian115.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38235

What city is ZIP code 38235 in?

ZIP code 38235 is primarily assigned to Mc Lemoresville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38235 in?

ZIP code 38235 falls within Carroll County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38235 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 38235 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 38235 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38235?

The median home value in ZIP code 38235 is $86,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38235?

The median household income in ZIP code 38235 is $42,386, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38235 in?

ZIP code 38235 observes the CST timezone.

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