38579 ZIP Code — Quebeck, TN

White County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38579 is located in Quebeck, Tennessee, within White County. It covers approximately 18.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38579

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,905. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38579 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,491
population
18.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38579 ZIP code map
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City Status
Quebeck Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,491
Population density 81 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 185
Geography
Land area 18.30 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 35.8346
Longitude -85.5417
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 51.5% 53.8% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 33.4% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 15.9% 10.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.1% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,491
Population
81
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$47,905
Median household income
$24,316
Per capita income
$154,800
Median home value
$879
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
38.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
Unemployment
489
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
61
Under 5
86
39
5–9
56
44
10–14
63
17
15–19
23
43
20–24
60
102
25–34
144
86
35–44
122
72
45–54
102
34
55–59
49
58
60–64
81
3
65–74
4
52
75–84
73
7
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836924.7%
18 and over1,12275.3%
65 and over14910.0%
Median age36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%
Two or more races 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
GroupCount%
White1,36091.2%
Two or more races664.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander654.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.5% 53.8% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 33.4% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 15.9% 10.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 2.2% 2.1% 5.1%
Under $10k 5.5%
$10k–$15k 18.4%
$15k–$25k 7.9%
$25k–$35k 3.4%
$35k–$50k 26.5%
$50k–$75k 7.7%
$75k–$100k 8.5%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k+ 7.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.5%
$10k–$15k18.4%
$15k–$25k7.9%
$25k–$35k3.4%
$35k–$50k26.5%
$50k–$75k7.7%
$75k–$100k8.5%
$100k–$150k11.9%
$150k–$200k2.6%
$200k+7.5%
Median income$47,905

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%
$50k–$100k 32.1%
$100k–$150k 6.9%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 36.5%
$300k–$500k 6.0%
$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$154,800
Median rent / month$879
Owner occupied86.3%
Renter occupied13.7%
Vacant9.5%
Single-family detached55.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes45.0%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.98

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201914.0%
2000–200916.1%
1990–199934.4%
1980–198916.7%
1970–19797.2%
1960–19695.0%
1950–19591.1%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms34.1%
3 bedrooms40.7%
4 bedrooms23.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle28.9%
2 vehicles38.6%
3 or more29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.5%
Electricity61.6%
Propane / LP gas7.3%
Wood2.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18837.2%
Cohabiting couple12224.2%
Male householder, no spouse6011.9%
Female householder, no spouse13526.7%
Households with children under 1811422.6%
Households with seniors (65+)14228.1%
Average household size2.95

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.1%20.5%
Married54.3%38.2%
Separated3.4%3.2%
Widowed2.3%17.0%
Divorced17.0%21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%
Some HS, no diploma 13.4%
HS graduate 33.3%
Some college, no degree 20.4%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate / professional 7.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.8%
Bachelor's or higher19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten3111.7%
Elementary school13852.1%
High school197.2%
College / grad school7729.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%
Transportation & utilities 25.0%
Manufacturing 20.3%
Professional & management 10.9%
Other services 3.8%
Retail trade 3.5%
Public administration 2.8%
Agriculture & mining 2.1%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.8%
Service17.1%
Sales & office13.1%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation22.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.0%
Government12.7%
Self-employed2.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.4%
Carpool0.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home22.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)33.7

Poverty

All people 38.8%
Under 18 years 40.0%
18 and over 38.4%
Married-couple families 12.8%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.1%
Retirement income16.6%
Supplemental Security14.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP38.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure41.4%
High cholesterol37.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis33.1%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease11.3%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.3%
Binge drinking13.5%
No physical activity28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.2%
Depression26.8%
Fair or poor health19.9%
Poor mental health17.5%
Poor physical health13.8%
No health insurance17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.7%
Visited dentist53.6%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss21.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans988.7%
Disability%
Any disability17.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years19.7%
65 and over42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance38.9%
Public insurance54.5%
No insurance12.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,34490.1%
Spanish191.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander191.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,42595.6%
Born in same state1,37292.0%
Born in different state92061.7%
Foreign born533.6%
Naturalized citizen664.4%
Not a US citizen66100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab16110.8%
French765.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian231.5%
English110.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.9%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38579

What city is ZIP code 38579 in?

ZIP code 38579 is primarily assigned to Quebeck, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38579 in?

ZIP code 38579 falls within White County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38579?

39% of residents in ZIP code 38579 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38579 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 38579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38579?

The median home value in ZIP code 38579 is $154,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 38579?

ZIP code 38579 has an estimated population of 1,491 residents, with a density of 81 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38579 in?

ZIP code 38579 observes the CST timezone.

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