38380 ZIP Code — Sugar Tree, TN

Decatur County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38380 is located in Sugar Tree, Tennessee, within Decatur County. It covers approximately 38.22 square miles and serves a population of 370 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38380

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 $144,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($51,042) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38380 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

370

population

38.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38380 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38380

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38380. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sugar Tree	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38341 Holladay (5.9 mi) 38363 Parsons (7.6 mi) 37097 Lobelville (9.4 mi) 38387 Westport (14.8 mi) 37134 New Johnsonville (15.8 mi) 38388 Wildersville (16.5 mi) 38318 Buena Vista (17.1 mi) 38329 Decaturville (17.8 mi) 37078 Hurricane Mills (18.2 mi) 37096 Linden (18.2 mi) 38390 Yuma (19.1 mi) 38320 Camden (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	370
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	38.22 sq mi
Water area	2.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.7900
Longitude	-88.0341
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	61.5%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

370

Population

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$51,042

Median household income

$39,499

Per capita income

$144,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

28.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

558

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	73	19.7%
18 and over	297	80.3%
65 and over	157	42.4%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Two or more races 10.3%

Group	Count	%
White	332	89.7%
Two or more races	38	10.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	26.2%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$51,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 36.3%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	69.7%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	23.8%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.0%
Electricity	45.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	33	19.1%
Households with children under 18	25	14.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	64.2%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.6%	21.2%
Married	69.7%	63.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.9%
Divorced	27.6%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	21.2%
Kindergarten	8	7.7%
Elementary school	28	26.9%
High school	11	10.6%
College / grad school	35	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Retail trade 20.6%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Wholesale trade 9.9%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Other services 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	5.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 28.6%

Under 18 years 67.1%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.9%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	48.9%
High cholesterol	44.8%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	26.0%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	9.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	68.4%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	363	98.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	370	100.0%
Born in same state	370	100.0%
Born in different state	253	68.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	85	23%
French	45	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	4.6%
English	12	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38380

What city is ZIP code 38380 in?

ZIP code 38380 is primarily assigned to Sugar Tree, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38380 in?

ZIP code 38380 falls within Decatur County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38380 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 38380 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38380 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 38380 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38380?

29% of residents in ZIP code 38380 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38380 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 38380 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38380 in?

ZIP code 38380 observes the CST timezone.