Zip code 37338: Graysville, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 37338
37338 is a rural zip code in Graysville, Tennessee (Bledsoe County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 3,309 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 46.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,592 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,800, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $733 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and cleaning and personal care.
How 37338 compares
- Average commute39 min96thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min44th of 597 in TN
- Poverty rate24.5%91stWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%72nd of 600 in TN
- Median age46.490thU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9166th of 608 in TN
- 90thU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%102nd of 607 in TN
- 89thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%84th of 607 in TN
- Uninsured rate13.9%86thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%107th of 607 in TN
- Housing vacancy10.9%75thU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%327th of 602 in TN
- 75thU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%253rd of 608 in TN
- Homeownership rate77.7%73rdU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%303rd of 600 in TN
- Work from home14.3%58thU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%120th of 608 in TN
- 57thU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476247th of 600 in TN
- Tech workers3.2%56thU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%136th of 607 in TN
- Veterans6%52ndU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%410th of 607 in TN
- Broadband access92.1%50thU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%131st of 600 in TN
- Government workers13.6%49thU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%333rd of 607 in TN
- Residents under 1821.8%47thU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%255th of 608 in TN
- 33rdU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%249th of 584 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$39,16719thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229411th of 606 in TN
- Diversity index20.813thU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4312th of 608 in TN
- Per capita income$25,89010thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437500th of 608 in TN
- Median household income$49,5928thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595473rd of 590 in TN
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%342nd of 608 in TN
- Population density46/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi429th of 608 in TN
- Population3,3095thU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383372nd of 608 in TN
- Median home value$121,8005thU.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700528th of 590 in TN
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189417th of 515 in TN
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%535th of 604 in TN
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%564th of 607 in TN
| Measure | 37338 | Bledsoe | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 39 min | 35.1 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 44th of 597 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 24.5% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 72nd of 600 | |
| Median age | 46.4 | 45.5 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 166th of 608 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 10% | 102nd of 607 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.4% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 84th of 607 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.9% | 17.3% | 10% | 8.4% | 107th of 607 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.9% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 327th of 602 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.3% | 20.8% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 253rd of 608 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.7% | 82.5% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 303rd of 600 | |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 4.1% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 120th of 608 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.443 | 0.436 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 247th of 600 | |
| Tech workers | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 136th of 607 | |
| Veterans | 6% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 410th of 607 | |
| Broadband access | 92.1% | 84.8% | 89.2% | 91% | 131st of 600 | |
| Government workers | 13.6% | 12.3% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 333rd of 607 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.8% | 15.3% | 22.2% | 22% | 255th of 608 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46.3% | 38.1% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 249th of 584 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,167 | $32,756 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 411th of 606 | |
| Diversity index | 20.8 | 24.5 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 312th of 608 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,890 | $25,573 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 500th of 608 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,592 | $54,720 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 473rd of 590 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 342nd of 608 | |
| Population density | 46/sq mi | 37/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 429th of 608 | |
| Population | 3,309 | 15,032 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 372nd of 608 | |
| Median home value | $121,800 | $189,400 | $286,700 | $332,700 | 528th of 590 | |
| Median gross rent | $733 | $830 | $1,189 | $1,413 | 417th of 515 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.6% | 12.4% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 535th of 604 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 564th of 607 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black0.7%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.8%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,191
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 72.9%
- Married couples
- 48.8%
- Living alone
- 19.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,337
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Vacant
- 10.9%
- Median year built
- 1997
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 13.1%
- Home value to income
- 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 37338 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,917 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,523 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $24,278 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $54,063 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3%
- Households with broadband
- 92.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 74.9%
- No internet access
- 4.7%
- Without health insurance
- 13.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Graysville
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Bledsoe County
- Center point
- 35.4298° N, 85.2095° W
- Land area
- 72 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
37338 spans 4 counties
- Bledsoe County59% of land
- Sequatchie County20% of land
- Hamilton County16% of land
- Rhea County5% of land
Zip codes near 37338
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37373 | Sale Creek, TN | 6.7 mi | $54,974 |
| 37304 | Bakewell, TN · PO box | 7.1 mi | — |
| 37379 | Soddy Daisy, TN | 10 mi | $88,875 |
| 37327 | Dunlap, TN | 11 mi | $60,584 |
| 37321 | Dayton, TN | 12 mi | $54,684 |
| 37367 | Pikeville, TN | 13 mi | $55,154 |
| 37308 | Birchwood, TN | 14 mi | $80,394 |
| 37384 | Soddy Daisy, TN · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 37341 | Harrison, TN | 16 mi | $92,120 |
| 37377 | Signal Mountain, TN | 17 mi | $119,636 |
| 37365 | Palmer, TN | 18 mi | $54,907 |
| 37336 | Georgetown, TN | 18 mi | $66,739 |
Zip codes like 37338 elsewhere
Questions about 37338
What city is zip code 37338?
37338 is assigned to Graysville, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 37338 in?
37338 is mostly in Bledsoe County, but it extends into 3 other counties.
What is the population of 37338?
About 3,309 people live in 37338, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 37338 in?
37338 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 37338?
The median household income in 37338 is $49,592.
What zip codes are near 37338?
The closest zip codes to 37338 are 37373, 37304, 37379, 37327, 37321.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37338, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.