38483 ZIP Code — Summertown, TN

Lawrence County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38483 is located in Summertown, Tennessee, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 101.16 square miles and serves a population of 6,733 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38483

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $56,685. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38483 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,733

population

101.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38483 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38483

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38483. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summertown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38456 Ethridge (7.6 mi) 38474 Mount Pleasant (8.6 mi) 38461 Hampshire (11.2 mi) 38464 Lawrenceburg (11.8 mi) 38462 Hohenwald (14 mi) 38472 Lynnville (16 mi) 38451 Culleoka (17.4 mi) 38487 Williamsport (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,733
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	101.16 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	35.4332
Longitude	-87.3240
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,733

Population

People per sq mi

34.0

Median age

$56,685

Median household income

$25,608

Per capita income

$168,100

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

2,001

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

134

275

5–9

276

410

10–14

411

378

15–19

379

206

20–24

207

309

25–34

310

356

35–44

356

522

45–54

523

130

55–59

131

132

60–64

133

350

65–74

350

146

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,150	31.9%
18 and over	4,583	68.1%
65 and over	1,021	15.2%
Median age	34.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,389	93.2%
Two or more races	165	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	119	1.7%
Black or African American	104	1.5%
Other race	75	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$56,685

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,100
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.2%
Electricity	66.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	9.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,246	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	90	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	244	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	607	27.8%
Households with children under 18	794	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	804	36.8%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	18.8%
Married	62.4%	52.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	1.5%	14.8%
Divorced	6.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	6.0%
Kindergarten	92	4.3%
Elementary school	1,082	50.1%
High school	645	29.9%
College / grad school	211	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 15.3%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	5.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	17.9%
Uninsured under 19	24.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,465	96.0%
Spanish	130	2.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	124	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,659	98.9%
Born in same state	6,636	98.6%
Born in different state	4,885	72.6%
Foreign born	23	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	74	1.1%
Not a US citizen	46	62.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,038	30.3%
French	765	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	546	8.1%
English	57	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38483

What city is ZIP code 38483 in?

ZIP code 38483 is primarily assigned to Summertown, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38483 in?

ZIP code 38483 falls within Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38483 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 38483 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 38483 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 38483 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38483?

The median home value in ZIP code 38483 is $168,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 38483?

ZIP code 38483 has an estimated population of 6,733 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38483 in?

ZIP code 38483 observes the CST timezone.