38059 ZIP Code — Newbern, TN
Dyer County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38059 is located in Newbern, Tennessee, within Dyer County. It covers approximately 131.20 square miles and serves a population of 8,595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.
About ZIP code 38059
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 $143,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $54,750. 33% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
8,595
population
131.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38059 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38059
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newbern | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
38259 Trimble (8.4 mi)
38240 Obion (9.4 mi)
38024 Dyersburg (11.2 mi)
38330 Dyer (13.7 mi)
38034 Friendship (14 mi)
38233 Kenton (14.8 mi)
38232 Hornbeak (17 mi)
38369 Rutherford (17.6 mi)
38382 Trenton (18 mi)
38253 Rives (18.1 mi)
38080 Ridgely (18.2 mi)
38047 Lenox (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,595 |
| Population density | 66 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 131.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.1102 |
| Longitude | -89.2716 |
| 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 | 48.8% | 54.4% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 27.5% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
8,595
Population
66
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$54,750
Median household income
$25,871
Per capita income
$143,200
Median home value
$776
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
2,476
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
304
Under 5
326
229
5–9
246
435
10–14
466
234
15–19
250
256
20–24
275
556
25–34
595
586
35–44
627
489
45–54
524
334
55–59
357
122
60–64
130
319
65–74
342
206
75–84
220
81
85+
86
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,372 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,223 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,254 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.8%
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black or African American
6.3%
Other race
2.9%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,043 | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 700 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 659 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 590 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 274 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.8% | 54.4% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 27.5% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.2% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
23.5%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
0.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 0.3% |
| Median income | $54,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
28.7%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
7.6%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,200 |
| Median rent / month | $776 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 80.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.4% |
| Electricity | 63.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,642 | 50.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 286 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 648 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 691 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,306 | 40.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 926 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.4% | 25.6% |
| Married | 50.3% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 24 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,089 | 51.8% |
| High school | 592 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 372 | 17.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.4%
Education & healthcare
24.9%
Retail trade
19.8%
Wholesale trade
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Construction
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Information
2.0%
Other services
1.8%
Professional & management
1.3%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 9.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 29.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.9% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
8.1%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.2% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.2% |
| Visited dentist | 52.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 261 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.6% |
| Under 18 | 11.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,965 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 119 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 93 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,497 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 8,440 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 6,283 | 73.1% |
| Foreign born | 57 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 98 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 53 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 853 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 847 | 9.9% |
| Italian | 816 | 9.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 46 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 90.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38059
What city is ZIP code 38059 in?
ZIP code 38059 is primarily assigned to Newbern, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38059 in?
ZIP code 38059 falls within Dyer County, Tennessee.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38059?
The median home value in ZIP code 38059 is $143,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 38059?
ZIP code 38059 has an estimated population of 8,595 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38059?
The median household income in ZIP code 38059 is $54,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 38059 in?
ZIP code 38059 observes the CST timezone.