38012 ZIP Code
Brownsville, Tennessee
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38012 |
| City/Town: | Brownsville |
| County: | Haywood |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,095 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,702 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,314 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,098 |
| Median Home Value: | $119,000 |
| Land Area: | 272.8 sq miles
706.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6100, -89.2706 |
Population Information (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,095 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,215 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,880 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 723 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 790 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 718 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 919 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 601 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,649 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,521 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,682 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 926 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,034 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,520 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 779 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 233 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $119,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $715 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,098 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,345 | 87.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 753 | 12.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,841 | 53.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,504 | 46.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,344 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 448 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,149 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,306 | 46.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,848 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 481 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 685 | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 427 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,702 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,059 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,464 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,314 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,882 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,330 | 90.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 552 | 9.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,769 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,149 | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 881 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 300 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,899 | 37.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,589 | 58.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 22 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 365 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 214 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 404 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 469 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 419 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38012 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 443 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 624 | 11.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 607 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 584 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 728 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 896 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 691 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 526 | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 129 | 2.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 117 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38012 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,266 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 504 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 79 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 272 | 5.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 143 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38012 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 190 | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 322 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,127 | 21.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 90 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 741 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 403 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 21 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 133 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 303 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,014 | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 407 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 180 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 399 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,436 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,708 | 51.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,343 | 48.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,455 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38012 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,734 | 69.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,250 | 42.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 944 | 17.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 650 | 12.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 159 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,643 | 30.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38012 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,486 | 73.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 188 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 376 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 267 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 252 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 128 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 45 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 347 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38012 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 131 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 472 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 729 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,074 | 17.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,528 | 25.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 831 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 445 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 319 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 569 | 9.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38012 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 46 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 520 | 8.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,612 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,126 | 51.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 649 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 145 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38012 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,101 | 39.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 326 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,879 | 53.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38012 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 601 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,698 | 31.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,896 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,150 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38012 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 225 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 916 | 32.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 544 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 390 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 455 | 16.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 235 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 30 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,081 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $489 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $715 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,345 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,864 | 34.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 477 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,123 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,008 | 37.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,534 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,863 | 34.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38012 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,058 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,764 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,112 | 41.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 268 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 756 | 14.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,043 | 40.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38012 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,658 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 120 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 185 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,207 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 735 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 411 | 15.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,285 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 488 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,891 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,254 | 25.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,894 | 58.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,026 | 31.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38012 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,680 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,228 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 704 | 57.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 455 | 37.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 124 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,791 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 72 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 304 | 422.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 304 | 422.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 304 | 422.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | 41.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 180 | 250.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38012 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,372 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,947 | 96.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 425 | 3.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 286 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 51 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 66 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38012 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,345 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,699 | 87.9% | 89.4% |
Brownsville, TN38012