38488 ZIP Code — Taft, TN

Lincoln County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38488 is located in Taft, Tennessee, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 58.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38488

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 $260,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,457. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) 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 38488 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,887

population

58.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38488 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38488

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38488. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taft	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38449 Ardmore (8.9 mi) 37334 Fayetteville (10.3 mi) 35773 Toney (10.5 mi) 35750 Hazel Green (10.6 mi) 38459 Frankewing (11 mi) 35759 Meridianville (14.9 mi) 37348 Kelso (15.5 mi) 37335 Flintville (15.8 mi) 35749 Harvest (15.9 mi) 37144 Petersburg (17.8 mi) 35810 Huntsville (17.9 mi) 37328 Elora (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,887
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	58.14 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.0494
Longitude	-86.6950
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	46.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	18.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,887

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$69,457

Median household income

$36,317

Per capita income

$260,200

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

968

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

153

45–54

130

55–59

166

60–64

142

146

65–74

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	254	13.5%
18 and over	1,633	86.5%
65 and over	458	24.3%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,800	93.8%
Two or more races	51	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.6%
Asian	22	1.1%
Other race	14	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	46.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	32.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	18.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$69,457

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,200
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	44.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.9%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.0%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	485	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	35	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	182	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	194	21.7%
Households with children under 18	121	13.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	361	40.3%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	11.3%
Married	56.7%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	18.8%
Divorced	17.9%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.7%
Kindergarten	37	12.6%
Elementary school	84	28.6%
High school	95	32.3%
College / grad school	67	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Construction 11.9%

Public administration 11.4%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Other services 4.4%

Retail trade 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.8%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	16.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 11.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	238	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	55.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.8%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,842	97.6%
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)	1,855	98.3%
Born in same state	1,845	97.8%
Born in different state	488	25.9%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.7%
Not a US citizen	12	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	338	17.9%
Arab	300	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	165	8.7%
English	58	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38488

What city is ZIP code 38488 in?

ZIP code 38488 is primarily assigned to Taft, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38488 in?

ZIP code 38488 falls within Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38488 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 38488 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38488 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 38488 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 38488 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38488 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 38488?

ZIP code 38488 has an estimated population of 1,887 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38488 in?

ZIP code 38488 observes the CST timezone.