38371 ZIP Code — Sardis, TN

Henderson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38371 is located in Sardis, Tennessee, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 42.68 square miles and serves a population of 967 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38371

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 $110,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38371 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

967
population
42.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38371 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38371

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City Status
Sardis Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38370 Saltillo (3.6 mi) 38359 Milledgeville (5.5 mi) 38374 Scotts Hill (6.2 mi) 38368 Reagan (6.9 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (7.5 mi) 38332 Enville (7.6 mi) 38311 Bath Springs (11.5 mi) 38347 Jacks Creek (11.7 mi) 38329 Decaturville (12.8 mi) 38310 Adamsville (12.8 mi) 38327 Crump (13.7 mi) 38352 Luray (16.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 967
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 077
Geography
Land area 42.68 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.4275
Longitude -88.2906
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 57.0% 55.1% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 23.9% 30.3% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 13.1% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

967
Population
23
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$40,000
Median household income
$23,020
Per capita income
$110,600
Median home value
$755
Median monthly rent
81.3%
Home ownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
614
Housing units
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
24
Under 5
26
59
5–9
62
35
10–14
37
5
15–19
6
29
20–24
31
29
25–34
30
79
35–44
83
32
45–54
33
43
55–59
46
28
60–64
30
75
65–74
78
25
75–84
27
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824825.6%
18 and over71974.4%
65 and over22022.8%
Median age44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or more races 2.3%
Other race 1.9%
GroupCount%
White92591.9%
Hispanic or Latino393.9%
Two or more races232.3%
Other race191.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.0% 55.1% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 23.9% 30.3% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 19.2% 13.1% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 5.1%
Under $10k 10.4%
$10k–$15k 6.7%
$15k–$25k 16.0%
$25k–$35k 16.0%
$35k–$50k 13.4%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 12.0%
$150k–$200k 0.5%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.4%
$10k–$15k6.7%
$15k–$25k16.0%
$25k–$35k16.0%
$35k–$50k13.4%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k12.0%
$150k–$200k0.5%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%
$50k–$100k 14.5%
$100k–$150k 33.0%
$150k–$200k 16.5%
$200k–$300k 8.5%
$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,600
Median rent / month$755
Owner occupied81.3%
Renter occupied18.8%
Vacant37.8%
Single-family detached80.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.6%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20198.1%
2000–20095.9%
1990–199913.1%
1980–198910.9%
1970–19796.9%
1960–196923.3%
1950–195918.1%
1940–19499.1%
1939 or earlier4.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.9%
2 bedrooms18.0%
3 bedrooms67.8%
4 bedrooms6.8%
5+ bedrooms2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.4%
1 vehicle35.4%
2 vehicles28.5%
3 or more31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.5%
Electricity35.2%
Propane / LP gas4.4%
Wood0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17841.2%
Cohabiting couple399.0%
Male householder, no spouse9321.5%
Female householder, no spouse12228.2%
Households with children under 1813431.0%
Households with seniors (65+)15836.6%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.0%6.1%
Married52.5%55.3%
Separated0.0%3.1%
Widowed5.2%21.2%
Divorced24.3%14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.6%
HS graduate 53.3%
Some college, no degree 20.1%
Associate's degree 4.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate / professional 1.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.7%
Bachelor's or higher13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool31.4%
Kindergarten62.9%
Elementary school16578.9%
High school2712.9%
College / grad school83.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%
Construction 17.9%
Retail trade 12.6%
Manufacturing 11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%
Transportation & utilities 9.8%
Agriculture & mining 7.1%
Public administration 4.5%
Professional & management 1.0%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Finance & real estate 0.8%
Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.9%
Service17.7%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction10.4%
Production & transportation16.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.0%
Government8.8%
Self-employed16.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.0%
Carpool13.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home19.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.4

Poverty

All people 21.3%
Under 18 years 15.7%
18 and over 23.2%
Married-couple families 7.3%
Female-led households 61.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.8%
Retirement income22.0%
Supplemental Security2.8%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP26.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure44.7%
High cholesterol40.3%
Diabetes16.4%
Heart disease10.3%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma11.0%
Arthritis37.3%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease13.3%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.2%
Binge drinking12.5%
No physical activity31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.8%
Depression28.1%
Fair or poor health22.9%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.5%
Visited dentist51.5%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss22.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans476.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.8%
Under 182.8%
18–64 years12.0%
65 and over30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.9%
Public insurance54.1%
No insurance8.9%
Uninsured under 191.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only91794.8%
Spanish60.7%
Other Indo-European60.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)95899.1%
Born in same state93897.0%
Born in different state66668.9%
Foreign born202.1%
Naturalized citizen90.9%
Not a US citizen444.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab16216.8%
Italian14014.5%
AncestryCount%
French505.2%
Irish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.7%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38371

What city is ZIP code 38371 in?

ZIP code 38371 is primarily assigned to Sardis, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38371 in?

ZIP code 38371 falls within Hardin County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38371 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38371 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38371?

21% of residents in ZIP code 38371 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38371?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 38371 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38371 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38371 in?

ZIP code 38371 observes the CST timezone.

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