38069 ZIP Code — Stanton, TN

Haywood County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38069 is located in Stanton, Tennessee, within Haywood County. It covers approximately 140.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,791 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38069

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 $119,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $51,211. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 38069 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,791

population

140.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38012 Brownsville (10.8 mi) 38049 Mason (12.1 mi) 38075 Whiteville (14 mi) 38075 Whiteville (14 mi) 38068 Somerville (14.7 mi) 38068 Somerville (14.7 mi) 38392 Mercer (16.3 mi) 38019 Covington (18 mi) 38006 Bells (18.9 mi) 38060 Oakland (19.8 mi) 38060 Oakland (19.8 mi) 38391 Denmark (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,791
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	140.45 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.4702
Longitude	-89.3299
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	59.3%	59.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,791

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$51,211

Median household income

$32,415

Per capita income

$119,400

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

1,124

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

158

35–44

113

139

45–54

201

120

55–59

173

137

60–64

198

159

65–74

230

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	512	18.3%
18 and over	2,279	81.7%
65 and over	666	23.9%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.3%

Black or African American 47.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,359	48.3%
Black or African American	1,334	47.4%
Two or more races	70	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%
Other race	24	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	59.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	8.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$51,211

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,400
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.1%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	438	36.2%
Cohabiting couple	19	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	201	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	551	45.6%
Households with children under 18	288	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	491	40.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	26.6%
Married	45.7%	36.4%
Separated	0.3%	6.5%
Widowed	6.3%	15.2%
Divorced	12.7%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.6%
Kindergarten	15	2.5%
Elementary school	325	55.0%
High school	65	11.0%
College / grad school	159	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.8%

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Professional & management 9.4%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Public administration 3.0%

Other services 1.7%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	34.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 17.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.4%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	12.3%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	52.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	50.6%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,698	96.7%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,782	99.7%
Born in same state	2,777	99.5%
Born in different state	2,409	86.3%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.3%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	419	15%
French	333	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	197	7.1%
English	14	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38069

What city is ZIP code 38069 in?

ZIP code 38069 is primarily assigned to Stanton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38069 in?

ZIP code 38069 falls within Haywood County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38069?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38069 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 38069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38069?

Health data for ZIP code 38069 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38069?

The median home value in ZIP code 38069 is $119,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38069 in?

ZIP code 38069 observes the CST timezone.