38474 ZIP Code — Mount Pleasant, TN

Maury County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38474 is located in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, within Maury County. It covers approximately 104.19 square miles and serves a population of 8,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38474

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 $209,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $55,765. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 38474 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,931

population

104.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Pleasant	Acceptable
Mount Pleasant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38461 Hampshire (7.1 mi) 38483 Summertown (8.6 mi) 38487 Williamsport (11.3 mi) 38451 Culleoka (13.4 mi) 38456 Ethridge (14.3 mi) 38454 Duck River (14.8 mi) 38472 Lynnville (14.8 mi) 38401 Columbia (16.7 mi) 38482 Santa Fe (16.8 mi) 38462 Hohenwald (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,931
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	104.19 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	35.5342
Longitude	-87.2338
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	53.5%	38.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	33.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	23.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,931

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$55,765

Median household income

$28,532

Per capita income

$209,100

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

2,732

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

192

189

5–9

188

479

10–14

476

361

15–19

358

258

20–24

256

519

25–34

515

631

35–44

627

384

45–54

381

436

55–59

433

335

60–64

333

474

65–74

471

192

75–84

191

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,270	25.4%
18 and over	6,661	74.6%
65 and over	1,387	15.5%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Black or African American 12.8%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,287	79.5%
Black or African American	1,177	12.8%
Two or more races	457	5%
Hispanic or Latino	240	2.6%
Asian	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	38.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	33.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	23.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$55,765

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 36.1%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,100
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.9%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,534	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	240	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	542	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	879	27.5%
Households with children under 18	1,128	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	997	31.2%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.9%	34.5%
Married	46.7%	44.9%
Separated	1.2%	1.0%
Widowed	5.5%	9.3%
Divorced	7.7%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	4.2%
Kindergarten	45	2.1%
Elementary school	1,085	50.5%
High school	669	31.1%
College / grad school	258	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Retail trade 14.1%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Other services 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 23.8%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	506	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,546	95.7%
Spanish	10	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,907	99.7%
Born in same state	8,900	99.7%
Born in different state	7,375	82.6%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.3%
Not a US citizen	14	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,322	26%
French	926	10.4%
Italian	458	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	0.5%
Polish	15	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38474

What city is ZIP code 38474 in?

ZIP code 38474 is primarily assigned to Mount Pleasant, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38474 in?

ZIP code 38474 falls within Maury County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38474?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38474?

17% of residents in ZIP code 38474 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38474 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 38474?

ZIP code 38474 has an estimated population of 8,931 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38474 in?

ZIP code 38474 observes the CST timezone.