38379 ZIP Code — Stantonville, TN

Mcnairy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38379 is located in Stantonville, Tennessee, within Mcnairy County. It covers approximately 34.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,596 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38379

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 $144,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $45,563. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38379 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,596

population

34.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38379

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stantonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38376 Shiloh (5.5 mi) 38357 Michie (6.9 mi) 38310 Adamsville (7.1 mi) 38339 Guys (8.7 mi) 38327 Crump (8.9 mi) 38375 Selmer (9.7 mi) 38326 Counce (11.2 mi) 38367 Ramer (12.4 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (12.9 mi) 38315 Bethel Springs (12.9 mi) 38334 Finger (15 mi) 38359 Milledgeville (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,596
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	34.24 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.1640
Longitude	-88.4323
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	62.8%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,596

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$45,563

Median household income

$24,394

Per capita income

$144,600

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

492

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

138

25–34

147

35–44

102

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	319	20.0%
18 and over	1,277	80.0%
65 and over	323	20.2%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,595	99.9%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$45,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,600
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.8%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	34.3%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	54.1%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	320	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	110	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	110	19.9%
Households with children under 18	202	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	37.8%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.6%	9.0%
Married	53.0%	58.8%
Separated	8.2%	5.7%
Widowed	3.1%	13.7%
Divorced	19.1%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.7%
Kindergarten	39	13.3%
Elementary school	130	44.2%
High school	52	17.7%
College / grad school	62	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.0%

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Other services 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Professional & management 0.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 87.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.2%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,505	94.3%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,596	100.0%
Born in same state	1,596	100.0%
Born in different state	1,197	75.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	173	10.8%
Italian	172	10.8%
French	169	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.1%
Polish	15	0.9%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38379

What city is ZIP code 38379 in?

ZIP code 38379 is primarily assigned to Stantonville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38379 in?

ZIP code 38379 falls within Mcnairy County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38379 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 38379 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38379?

23% of residents in ZIP code 38379 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38379?

The median home value in ZIP code 38379 is $144,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38379?

Health data for ZIP code 38379 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38379 in?

ZIP code 38379 observes the CST timezone.