38068 ZIP Code — Somerville, TN

Fayette County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38068 is located in Somerville, Tennessee, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 258.73 square miles and serves a population of 10,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38068

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 $229,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $67,538. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38068 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,801

population

258.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Somerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38060 Oakland (8.6 mi) 38060 Oakland (8.6 mi) 38060 Oakland (8.6 mi) 38060 Oakland (8.6 mi) 38076 Williston (8.8 mi) 38076 Williston (8.8 mi) 38076 Williston (8.8 mi) 38076 Williston (8.8 mi) 38076 Williston (8.8 mi) 38076 Williston (8.8 mi) 38057 Moscow (12.5 mi) 38057 Moscow (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,801
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	258.73 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	35.2578
Longitude	-89.3547
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	41.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	33.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	21.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,801

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$67,538

Median household income

$31,884

Per capita income

$229,800

Median home value

$824

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

3,277

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

321

Under 5

316

321

5–9

316

390

10–14

384

335

15–19

330

365

20–24

359

565

25–34

556

560

35–44

550

607

45–54

597

479

55–59

470

426

60–64

418

775

65–74

761

241

75–84

237

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,483	23.0%
18 and over	8,318	77.0%
65 and over	2,136	19.8%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.5%

Black or African American 28.3%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,975	62.5%
Black or African American	3,157	28.3%
Two or more races	504	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	357	3.2%
Other race	138	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%
Asian	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	41.0%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	33.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	21.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$67,538

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,800
Median rent / month	$824
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.0%
Electricity	47.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.1%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,067	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	188	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	603	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,001	25.9%
Households with children under 18	1,173	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,349	35.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	28.3%
Married	51.4%	49.8%
Separated	1.4%	3.1%
Widowed	4.0%	10.5%
Divorced	12.5%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	124	5.1%
Kindergarten	112	4.6%
Elementary school	1,199	49.4%
High school	546	22.5%
College / grad school	448	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Wholesale trade 10.2%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 33.9%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 43.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	785	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,164	94.1%
Spanish	9	0.1%
Other Indo-European	9	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,772	99.7%
Born in same state	10,742	99.5%
Born in different state	8,410	77.9%
Foreign born	30	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.3%
Not a US citizen	18	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,563	14.5%
Italian	1,376	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	834	7.7%
English	159	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38068

What city is ZIP code 38068 in?

ZIP code 38068 is primarily assigned to Somerville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38068 in?

ZIP code 38068 falls within Fayette County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38068?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38068 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38068 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38068?

Health data for ZIP code 38068 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38068 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 38068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38068 in?

ZIP code 38068 observes the CST timezone.