38257 ZIP Code — South Fulton, TN

Obion County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38257 is located in South Fulton, Tennessee, within Obion County. It covers approximately 55.41 square miles and serves a population of 4,344 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38257

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 $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $54,170. 41% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38257 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,344
population
55.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38257 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38257

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City Status
South Fulton Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,344
Population density 78 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 55.41 sq mi
Water area 0.21 sq mi
Latitude 36.4531
Longitude -88.8747
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 52.8% 60.7% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 30.9% 28.0% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 9.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.8% 1.8% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,344
Population
78
People per sq mi
46.4
Median age
$54,170
Median household income
$31,844
Per capita income
$112,900
Median home value
$752
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
15.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
1,631
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
162
Under 5
183
83
5–9
94
105
10–14
120
99
15–19
112
112
20–24
127
235
25–34
267
168
35–44
190
299
45–54
338
191
55–59
216
131
60–64
148
251
65–74
285
151
75–84
171
50
85+
56
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1887520.1%
18 and over3,46979.9%
65 and over96422.2%
Median age46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%
Black or African American 8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or more races 4.2%
Other race 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White3,75582.5%
Black or African American3638%
Hispanic or Latino2054.5%
Two or more races1914.2%
Other race310.7%
Asian30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.8% 60.7% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 30.9% 28.0% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 9.5% 18.3%
Over $200k 3.8% 1.8% 5.1%
Under $10k 4.7%
$10k–$15k 7.0%
$15k–$25k 10.8%
$25k–$35k 10.6%
$35k–$50k 10.1%
$50k–$75k 24.4%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 10.0%
$150k–$200k 3.7%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.7%
$10k–$15k7.0%
$15k–$25k10.8%
$25k–$35k10.6%
$35k–$50k10.1%
$50k–$75k24.4%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k10.0%
$150k–$200k3.7%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$54,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%
$50k–$100k 34.1%
$100k–$150k 29.8%
$150k–$200k 7.2%
$200k–$300k 11.0%
$300k–$500k 6.0%
$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$112,900
Median rent / month$752
Owner occupied69.8%
Renter occupied30.2%
Vacant15.4%
Single-family detached78.7%
Large apartment buildings0.9%
Mobile homes11.3%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.3%
2000–200912.4%
1990–199912.0%
1980–198913.3%
1970–197919.0%
1960–196917.3%
1950–19596.8%
1940–19498.1%
1939 or earlier7.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms21.3%
3 bedrooms59.5%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.2%
1 vehicle34.2%
2 vehicles37.6%
3 or more22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.2%
Electricity65.5%
Propane / LP gas4.0%
Fuel oil2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family95651.6%
Cohabiting couple653.5%
Male householder, no spouse30316.4%
Female householder, no spouse52928.5%
Households with children under 1853028.6%
Households with seniors (65+)72939.3%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.0%27.9%
Married59.8%46.5%
Separated2.6%1.2%
Widowed1.3%12.8%
Divorced12.3%11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%
Some HS, no diploma 9.0%
HS graduate 46.0%
Some college, no degree 15.3%
Associate's degree 4.8%
Bachelor's degree 12.6%
Graduate / professional 6.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.9%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool456.7%
Kindergarten284.2%
Elementary school32448.3%
High school20831.0%
College / grad school669.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%
Education & healthcare 20.8%
Retail trade 13.2%
Public administration 7.4%
Transportation & utilities 6.6%
Construction 5.5%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Information 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Other services 2.7%
Professional & management 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.5%
Service12.7%
Sales & office23.0%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation23.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.4%
Government18.4%
Self-employed3.4%
Unpaid family workers1.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.2%
Carpool7.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home3.9%
Other means9.1%
Avg commute (minutes)18.6

Poverty

All people 15.9%
Under 18 years 22.1%
18 and over 14.5%
Married-couple families 6.4%
Female-led households 26.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.8%
Retirement income26.3%
Supplemental Security9.0%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP12.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.9%
High blood pressure43.6%
High cholesterol38.2%
Diabetes15.5%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis34.3%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease11.6%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.9%
Binge drinking12.6%
No physical activity30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.7%
Depression26.9%
Fair or poor health21.2%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health14.3%
No health insurance17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.7%
Visited dentist53.4%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss21.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2066.0%
Disability%
Any disability26.3%
Under 187.3%
18–64 years24.7%
65 and over47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.4%
Public insurance46.8%
No insurance8.9%
Uninsured under 1916.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,99992.1%
Spanish60.2%
Other Indo-European60.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,32899.6%
Born in same state4,31599.3%
Born in different state2,09848.3%
Foreign born130.3%
Naturalized citizen160.4%
Not a US citizen1487.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab2,07147.7%
French53512.3%
Italian1884.3%
AncestryCount%
English260.6%
Polish60.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38257

What city is ZIP code 38257 in?

ZIP code 38257 is primarily assigned to South Fulton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38257 in?

ZIP code 38257 falls within Obion County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38257?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38257 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38257 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38257 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38257?

The median home value in ZIP code 38257 is $112,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38257?

Health data for ZIP code 38257 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38257 in?

ZIP code 38257 observes the CST timezone.

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