38259 ZIP Code — Trimble, TN

Dyer County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38259 is located in Trimble, Tennessee, within Dyer County. It covers approximately 27.67 square miles and serves a population of 723 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38259

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,167. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38259 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

723

population

27.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38259 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38259

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trimble	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38233 Kenton (7.6 mi) 38240 Obion (8 mi) 38059 Newbern (8.4 mi) 38253 Rives (9.7 mi) 38330 Dyer (11.6 mi) 38369 Rutherford (12.8 mi) 38260 Troy (13 mi) 38232 Hornbeak (13.9 mi) 38261 Union City (15.1 mi) 38255 Sharon (17.5 mi) 38382 Trenton (18.2 mi) 38024 Dyersburg (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	723
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	27.67 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	36.1989
Longitude	-89.1693
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	62.7%	54.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	13.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

723

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$34,167

Median household income

$19,524

Per capita income

$84,700

Median home value

$742

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

8.9%

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	162	22.4%
18 and over	561	77.6%
65 and over	125	17.3%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	652	86.5%
Two or more races	49	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	31	4.1%
Black or African American	15	2%
Asian	7	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	54.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	27.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	13.9%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 19.6%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	19.6%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
Median income	$34,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 37.2%

$100k–$150k 27.9%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,700
Median rent / month	$742
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	38.6%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	42.0%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.9%
Electricity	59.3%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	60	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	94	33.6%
Households with children under 18	82	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	37.5%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	15.8%
Married	46.5%	38.5%
Separated	11.4%	2.1%
Widowed	3.9%	9.9%
Divorced	19.3%	33.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 52.6%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	9.3%
Elementary school	83	51.2%
High school	33	20.4%
College / grad school	31	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.2%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 5.9%

Professional & management 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Construction 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 27.8%

Married-couple families 38.1%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	697	96.4%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	720	99.6%
Born in same state	720	99.6%
Born in different state	542	75.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.4%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	10.4%
French	59	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	7.5%
Polish	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38259

What city is ZIP code 38259 in?

ZIP code 38259 is primarily assigned to Trimble, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38259 in?

ZIP code 38259 falls within Dyer County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38259?

24% of residents in ZIP code 38259 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38259?

9% 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 38259 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 38259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38259 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38259 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38259 in?

ZIP code 38259 observes the CST timezone.