38387 ZIP Code — Westport, TN

Carroll County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38387 is located in Westport, Tennessee, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 42.34 square miles and serves a population of 361 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38387

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 $137,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,000. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38387 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

361

population

42.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38387 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38387

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38387. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38390 Yuma (5.8 mi) 38318 Buena Vista (5.9 mi) 38388 Wildersville (7.2 mi) 38341 Holladay (11.4 mi) 38344 Huntingdon (12.3 mi) 38317 Bruceton (12.6 mi) 38321 Cedar Grove (14.1 mi) 38342 Hollow Rock (14.6 mi) 38380 Sugar Tree (14.8 mi) 38363 Parsons (15.9 mi) 38320 Camden (16.5 mi) 38351 Lexington (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	361
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	42.34 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.8746
Longitude	-88.2776
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	63.2%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

361

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$58,000

Median household income

$38,541

Per capita income

$137,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

206

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	29	8.0%
18 and over	332	92.0%
65 and over	103	28.5%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	341	90.9%
Two or more races	20	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	57.5%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	12.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	15.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$58,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	35.2%
1990–1999	28.4%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.6%
Electricity	52.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Wood	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	129	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	40	21.1%
Households with children under 18	15	7.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	37.4%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.1%	12.6%
Married	83.3%	66.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	10.5%
Divorced	11.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	74.3%
High school	3	8.6%
College / grad school	6	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Public administration 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Other services 12.8%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Retail trade 3.9%

Information 3.9%

Construction 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Professional & management 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	5.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.4

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.8%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	361	100.0%
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)	345	95.6%
Born in same state	345	95.6%
Born in different state	235	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	4.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	169	46.8%
French	33	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	7.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.6%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38387

What city is ZIP code 38387 in?

ZIP code 38387 is primarily assigned to Westport, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38387 in?

ZIP code 38387 falls within Carroll County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38387 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 38387 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38387 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 38387 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38387 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 38387 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38387 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 38387 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38387 in?

ZIP code 38387 observes the CST timezone.