38588 ZIP Code — Whitleyville, TN

Jackson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38588 is located in Whitleyville, Tennessee, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 86.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38588

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,317) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38588 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,098

population

86.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38588 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38588

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38588. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitleyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37150 Red Boiling Springs (6.6 mi) 38575 Moss (7.2 mi) 38562 Gainesboro (7.9 mi) 37145 Pleasant Shade (12.7 mi) 38564 Granville (13.7 mi) 38568 Hilham (13.9 mi) 38551 Celina (14.8 mi) 42140 Gamaliel (15.6 mi) 38545 Bloomington Springs (16.3 mi) 37083 Lafayette (17 mi) 42167 Tompkinsville (17.9 mi) 37057 Dixon Springs (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,098
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	86.04 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	36.4684
Longitude	-85.7095
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	63.7%	63.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	27.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	8.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	0.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,098

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$42,317

Median household income

$30,009

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

$611

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

487

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	156	14.2%
18 and over	942	85.8%
65 and over	204	18.6%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,093	99.5%
Two or more races	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	63.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	27.1%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	8.4%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.6%	0.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$42,317

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$611
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	2.1%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	54.2%
3 bedrooms	29.8%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Wood	17.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	33.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	126	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	125	30.8%
Households with children under 18	76	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	33.0%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	25.0%
Married	35.5%	40.2%
Separated	2.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	15.0%
Divorced	27.1%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 60.5%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	14.7%
Elementary school	58	29.4%
High school	61	31.0%
College / grad school	49	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 25.8%

Construction 22.0%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Professional & management 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Retail trade 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Other services 4.5%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	29.6%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	19.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.0

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 20.5%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 16.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.0%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,071	97.5%
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)	1,098	100.0%
Born in same state	1,095	99.7%
Born in different state	719	65.5%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	245	22.3%
Italian	170	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	154	14%
Polish	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	74.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38588

What city is ZIP code 38588 in?

ZIP code 38588 is primarily assigned to Whitleyville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38588 in?

ZIP code 38588 falls within Jackson County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38588?

10% 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 38588 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38588 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38588?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38588 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38588?

The median home value in ZIP code 38588 is $120,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38588 in?

ZIP code 38588 observes the CST timezone.