38372 ZIP Code — Savannah, TN

Hardin County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38372 is located in Savannah, Tennessee, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 308.19 square miles and serves a population of 17,468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38372

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $48,537. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 23 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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38372 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,468

population

308.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38372 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Savannah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38475 Olivehill (7.9 mi) 38327 Crump (8.2 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (11.5 mi) 38376 Shiloh (12.3 mi) 38326 Counce (12.6 mi) 38370 Saltillo (13.4 mi) 38310 Adamsville (14 mi) 38471 Lutts (15.7 mi) 38379 Stantonville (16.2 mi) 38311 Bath Springs (16.5 mi) 38359 Milledgeville (16.7 mi) 38371 Sardis (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,468
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	308.19 sq mi
Water area	9.45 sq mi
Latitude	35.2118
Longitude	-88.1518
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	56.9%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

17,468

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$48,537

Median household income

$24,522

Per capita income

$146,500

Median home value

$724

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

6,693

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

466

Under 5

506

495

5–9

538

497

10–14

541

506

15–19

550

593

20–24

644

996

25–34

1,082

1,029

35–44

1,119

1,003

45–54

1,090

596

55–59

648

465

60–64

506

926

65–74

1,007

640

75–84

696

158

85+

172

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,725	21.3%
18 and over	13,743	78.7%
65 and over	3,599	20.6%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,242	91.6%
Two or more races	628	3.5%
Black or African American	481	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	263	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	73	0.4%
Asian	23	0.1%
Other race	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$48,537

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,500
Median rent / month	$724
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.3%
Electricity	42.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,172	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	780	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,153	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,761	25.6%
Households with children under 18	1,986	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,366	34.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	21.0%
Married	46.0%	48.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	3.3%	13.8%
Divorced	15.5%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	166	4.6%
Kindergarten	370	10.3%
Elementary school	1,544	42.9%
High school	870	24.2%
College / grad school	650	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	851	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,496	94.4%
Spanish	193	1.2%
Other Indo-European	149	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.1%
Other languages	22	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,223	98.6%
Born in same state	17,158	98.2%
Born in different state	12,167	69.7%
Foreign born	65	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	245	1.4%
Not a US citizen	74	30.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,594	14.9%
Italian	2,360	13.5%
French	1,828	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	123	0.7%
English	43	0.2%
Norwegian	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38372

What city is ZIP code 38372 in?

ZIP code 38372 is primarily assigned to Savannah, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38372 in?

ZIP code 38372 falls within Hardin County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38372?

22% of residents in ZIP code 38372 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38372 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38372 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38372?

The median home value in ZIP code 38372 is $146,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 38372?

ZIP code 38372 has an estimated population of 17,468 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38372 in?

ZIP code 38372 observes the CST timezone.