38589 ZIP Code — Wilder, TN

Overton County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38589 is located in Wilder, Tennessee, within Overton County. It covers approximately 30.18 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38589

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,750. 51% 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.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 38589 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

248

population

30.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38589 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38589

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38589. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilder	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38565 Grimsley (3.9 mi) 38553 Clarkrange (6.5 mi) 38554 Crawford (6.5 mi) 38543 Alpine (7.5 mi) 38556 Jamestown (12 mi) 38580 Rickman (12.1 mi) 38574 Monterey (12.2 mi) 38570 Livingston (14.2 mi) 37726 Deer Lodge (14.8 mi) 38573 Monroe (15.9 mi) 38571 Crossville (16.6 mi) 38549 Byrdstown (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	248
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	30.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.2873
Longitude	-85.0761
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	90.0%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	4.5%	24.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

248

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$52,750

Median household income

$21,498

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

115

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	27	10.9%
18 and over	221	89.1%
65 and over	88	35.5%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	248	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.0%	62.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	4.5%	24.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	5.5%	11.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 16.5%

$25k–$35k 29.4%

$50k–$75k 46.8%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	16.5%
$25k–$35k	29.4%
$50k–$75k	46.8%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
Median income	$52,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 42.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.7%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	41.2%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	26.9%
4 bedrooms	37.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	53.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	39.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Wood	45.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	46	42.2%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	45	41.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	47.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.9%	11.4%
Married	31.8%	88.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.3%	0.0%
Divorced	41.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 42.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 56.2%

Professional & management 19.2%

Other services 13.7%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.0%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.8%
Production & transportation	52.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	25.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	59.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	248	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)	248	100.0%
Born in same state	248	100.0%
Born in different state	225	90.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	90	36.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	74.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38589

What city is ZIP code 38589 in?

ZIP code 38589 is primarily assigned to Wilder, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38589 in?

ZIP code 38589 falls within Overton County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38589 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 38589 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 38589 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 38589 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38589 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 38589 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 38589 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 38589 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38589 in?

ZIP code 38589 observes the CST timezone.