38556 ZIP Code
Jamestown, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38556 |
| City/Town: | Jamestown |
| County: | Fentress |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,684 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,641 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,319 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,391 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,400 |
| Land Area: | 315.9 sq miles
818.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.4076, -84.9276 |
Population Information (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,684 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,556 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,128 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 50.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 662 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 603 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 392 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 560 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 509 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,223 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,245 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,318 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 937 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,143 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,055 | 17.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 669 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 368 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $602 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,391 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,193 | 81.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,198 | 18.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,814 | 73.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,379 | 26.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,958 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,002 | 11.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 692 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,422 | 38.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,973 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 488 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 873 | 9.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 508 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38556 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,641 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $53,127 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,509 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,319 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,418 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,156 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 262 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,563 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,262 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 588 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 304 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,190 | 95.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 32 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 67 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 372 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 265 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 291 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 93 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 37 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 132 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38556 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 250 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 613 | 11.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 712 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 769 | 14.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 681 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,015 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 491 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 547 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 61 | 1.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 54 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38556 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,412 | 82.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 384 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 62 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 26 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 211 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38556 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 167 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 525 | 12.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 349 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 20 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 477 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 164 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 13 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 178 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 299 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,217 | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 330 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 276 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 141 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.8% | 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 (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,430 | 89.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,630 | 48.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,552 | 56.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,085 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38556 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,820 | 54.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,691 | 51.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,473 | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 720 | 13.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 180 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,349 | 26.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38556 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,642 | 72.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 114 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 166 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 221 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 50 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 28 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,170 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38556 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 39 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 712 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 751 | 11.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,213 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,139 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,151 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 630 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 402 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 159 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 195 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38556 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 68 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 541 | 8.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,721 | 26.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,118 | 48.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 789 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 154 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38556 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,623 | 31.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 661 | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,324 | 44.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 555 | 10.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38556 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 403 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,681 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,884 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,225 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38556 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 587 | 15.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 884 | 23.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 794 | 20.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 345 | 9.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 681 | 17.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 413 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 96 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38556 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $905 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $313 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $602 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,193 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,209 | 42.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 696 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 819 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,898 | 36.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,218 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,107 | 40.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.22 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38556 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,638 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,155 | 24.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,530 | 54.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 235 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 662 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 744 | 16.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38556 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,504 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 112 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 121 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 741 | 49.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 404 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 126 | 8.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,778 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 834 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,515 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,036 | 26.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 124 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,784 | 58.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,128 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38556 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,316 | 79.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,254 | 19.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,287 | 57.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 967 | 42.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 447 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38556 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,479 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 66 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 205 | 310.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 205 | 310.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 205 | 310.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 89 | 134.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 18 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 55 | 83.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38556 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,022 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,925 | 99.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 97 | 0.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 59 | 0.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38556 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,193 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,336 | 83.5% | 89.4% |
Jamestown, TN38556