38477 ZIP Code — Prospect, TN

Giles County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38477 is located in Prospect, Tennessee, within Giles County. It covers approximately 97.97 square miles and serves a population of 2,962 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38477

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,589. 52% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 38477 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,962

population

97.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prospect	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38473 Minor Hill (7.3 mi) 38460 Goodspring (8.4 mi) 38449 Ardmore (9.4 mi) 35620 Elkmont (10 mi) 38478 Pulaski (11.7 mi) 35614 Athens (12.8 mi) 38457 Five Points (15.6 mi) 35610 Anderson (15.6 mi) 38468 Leoma (16.3 mi) 38459 Frankewing (16.3 mi) 35613 Athens (18 mi) 38488 Taft (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,962
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	97.97 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.0643
Longitude	-87.0180
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	42.9%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,962

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$52,589

Median household income

$28,783

Per capita income

$142,400

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,215

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

110

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

114

121

35–44

133

213

45–54

236

146

55–59

161

111

60–64

122

267

65–74

295

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	519	17.5%
18 and over	2,443	82.5%
65 and over	718	24.2%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Black or African American 10.2%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,627	88.5%
Black or African American	302	10.2%
Two or more races	32	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$52,589

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,400
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	563	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	200	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	279	26.4%
Households with children under 18	206	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	498	47.2%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	22.3%
Married	47.1%	50.4%
Separated	0.6%	0.3%
Widowed	6.4%	13.3%
Divorced	14.1%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	217	50.5%
High school	119	27.7%
College / grad school	91	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Construction 14.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Public administration 6.2%

Retail trade 5.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Other services 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 22.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.4%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	226	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,780	93.9%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,938	99.2%
Born in same state	2,879	97.2%
Born in different state	1,490	50.3%
Foreign born	59	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.8%
Not a US citizen	19	79.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	429	14.5%
French	320	10.8%
Italian	215	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	1.3%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38477

What city is ZIP code 38477 in?

ZIP code 38477 is primarily assigned to Prospect, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38477 in?

ZIP code 38477 falls within Giles County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38477 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 38477 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38477 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 38477 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38477?

The median home value in ZIP code 38477 is $142,400.

Does ZIP code 38477 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 38477 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38477 in?

ZIP code 38477 observes the CST timezone.