38075 ZIP Code — Whiteville, TN

Hardeman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38075 is located in Whiteville, Tennessee, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 131.78 square miles and serves a population of 7,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901/731.

About ZIP code 38075

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $49,375. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 38075 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,103

population

131.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38075 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38075

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38075. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whiteville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38008 Bolivar (10.1 mi) 38008 Bolivar (10.1 mi) 38381 Toone (10.1 mi) 38381 Toone (10.1 mi) 38392 Mercer (11.8 mi) 38392 Mercer (11.8 mi) 38068 Somerville (13.1 mi) 38068 Somerville (13.1 mi) 38068 Somerville (13.1 mi) 38068 Somerville (13.1 mi) 38042 Hickory Valley (13.6 mi) 38042 Hickory Valley (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,103
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	131.78 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	35.3373
Longitude	-89.1430
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901/731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,103

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$49,375

Median household income

$14,701

Per capita income

$112,900

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,187

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

121

5–9

159

10–14

267

15–19

412

20–24

143

953

25–34

331

1,207

35–44

419

776

45–54

270

265

55–59

271

60–64

435

65–74

151

137

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	917	12.9%
18 and over	6,186	87.1%
65 and over	806	11.3%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.4%

Black or African American 43.4%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,518	48.4%
Black or African American	3,152	43.4%
Two or more races	348	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	160	2.2%
Other race	60	0.8%
Asian	13	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.1%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$49,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,900
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.9%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	50.1%
Propane / LP gas	23.1%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	645	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	77	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	291	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	496	32.9%
Households with children under 18	454	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	569	37.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.4%	36.1%
Married	20.7%	41.2%
Separated	3.7%	0.7%
Widowed	2.6%	10.3%
Divorced	17.7%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 23.0%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	4.1%
Kindergarten	16	1.6%
Elementary school	361	37.2%
High school	376	38.7%
College / grad school	178	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.0%

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Construction 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Public administration 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Retail trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Professional & management 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	27.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	42.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	28.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	247	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	13.3%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,776	95.4%
Spanish	86	1.3%
Other Indo-European	80	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,972	98.2%
Born in same state	6,927	97.5%
Born in different state	5,462	76.9%
Foreign born	45	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	131	1.8%
Not a US citizen	16	12.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	583	8.2%
Arab	375	5.3%
French	277	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.2%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38075

What city is ZIP code 38075 in?

ZIP code 38075 is primarily assigned to Whiteville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38075 in?

ZIP code 38075 falls within Hardeman County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38075?

7% 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 38075 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38075 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38075?

The median home value in ZIP code 38075 is $112,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38075?

Health data for ZIP code 38075 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38075 in?

ZIP code 38075 observes the CST timezone.