38583 ZIP Code
Sparta, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38583 |
| City/Town: | Sparta |
| County: | White |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,269 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,582 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,145 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,293 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,000 |
| Land Area: | 363.6 sq miles
941.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9531, -85.4304 |
Population Information (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,269 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,539 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,730 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,280 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,705 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,371 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,532 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,484 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,703 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,054 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,160 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,519 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,995 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,484 | 13.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,514 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 468 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $843 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,293 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,913 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,380 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,461 | 75.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,452 | 24.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,897 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,216 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,016 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,140 | 39.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,629 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,388 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,545 | 8.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 963 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38583 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,582 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,021 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,624 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,145 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,769 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,225 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 544 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,764 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,097 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,084 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,038 | 10.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,871 | 94.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 538 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 114 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 91 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 595 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 301 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 458 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 139 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 181 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 78 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38583 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 483 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 631 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,173 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,168 | 11.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,461 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,645 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,744 | 17.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,182 | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 194 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 232 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38583 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,663 | 84.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 891 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 30 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 433 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38583 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 167 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 594 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,242 | 21.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 233 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,117 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 916 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 97 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 385 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 596 | 5.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,045 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,199 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 339 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 295 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.4% | 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 (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,716 | 85.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,902 | 59.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,781 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,198 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38583 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,874 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,530 | 45.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,050 | 30.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 572 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 249 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,332 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38583 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,442 | 74.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 136 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 116 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 253 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 17 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 44 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,217 | 19.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38583 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,105 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,564 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,415 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,385 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,524 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,480 | 13.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 606 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 528 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 626 | 5.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38583 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 272 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,011 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,435 | 57.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,254 | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 222 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38583 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,111 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 328 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,090 | 51.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 349 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38583 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 399 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,613 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,001 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,900 | 29.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38583 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 517 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,154 | 15.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,409 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,392 | 18.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,508 | 20.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 977 | 13.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 463 | 6.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 41 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38583 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,134 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $363 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $843 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,913 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,039 | 50.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,608 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,925 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,274 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,836 | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,675 | 37.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38583 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,174 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,609 | 25.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,585 | 54.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 354 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,359 | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,032 | 20.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38583 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,618 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 163 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 285 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,559 | 55.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,030 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 581 | 12.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,024 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,837 | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,914 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,073 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 93 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,789 | 43.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,191 | 53.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38583 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,646 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,429 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,564 | 45.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,823 | 53.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 358 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38583 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,006 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 96 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 263 | 274.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 263 | 274.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 263 | 274.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 100 | 104.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 49 | 51.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 44 | 45.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38583 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,989 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,619 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 370 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 185 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 73 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 70 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 42 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38583 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,913 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,824 | 89.0% | 89.4% |
Sparta, TN38583