Zip code 37348: Kelso, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37348?

37348 is assigned to Kelso, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37348 in?

37348 is in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 37348?

About 1,044 people live in 37348, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37348?

The median household income in 37348 is $39,542.

Q: What zip codes are near 37348?

The closest zip codes to 37348 are 37335, 37359, 37328, 37334, 37352.

Residential delivery areaLincoln CountyCentral Time

Population

1,044

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$266K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

30 sq mi

35 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 37348

37348 is a rural zip code in Kelso, Tennessee (Lincoln County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 1,044 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 55.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,542 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $266,200, or 6.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.9 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.

How 37348 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%25th of 607 in TN
Median age55.2
98th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.937th of 608 in TN
Government workers30.4%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%20th of 607 in TN
Veterans11.2%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%71st of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers14%
87th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%118th of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older22.2%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%171st of 608 in TN
Poverty rate19.2%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%152nd of 600 in TN
Housing vacancy12.8%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%255th of 602 in TN
Homeownership rate80.9%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%244th of 600 in TN
Average commute29.9 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min233rd of 597 in TN
Uninsured rate8%
59th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%376th of 607 in TN
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%184th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.423
39th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476345th of 600 in TN
Median home value$266,200
37th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700189th of 590 in TN
Per capita income$31,662
23rd
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437324th of 608 in TN
Broadband access86.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%308th of 600 in TN
Population density35/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi474th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$31,473
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229565th of 606 in TN
Median household income$39,542
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595547th of 590 in TN
Work from home2.4%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%547th of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters23.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%481st of 584 in TN
Population1,044
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383531st of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher8.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%569th of 604 in TN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%589th of 607 in TN
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4606th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%575th of 608 in TN
Residents under 187%
1st
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%578th of 608 in TN

Measure	37348	Lincoln	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Healthcare workers	18.1%	9.9%	9.6%	9.7%	99th	25th of 607
Median age	55.2	42.9	38.9	38.9	98th	37th of 608
Government workers	30.4%	16.2%	13.7%	14.5%	98th	20th of 607
Veterans	11.2%	7.1%	7.3%	6.2%	93rd	71st of 607
Self-employed workers	14%	8.3%	9.8%	10%	87th	118th of 607
Residents 65 and older	22.2%	20.1%	17.1%	17.2%	84th	171st of 608
Poverty rateWeakness	19.2%	12.9%	13.8%	12.5%	83rd	152nd of 600
Housing vacancy	12.8%	8.9%	10.2%	10.1%	81st	255th of 602
Homeownership rateStrength	80.9%	75.8%	66.9%	65.2%	80th	244th of 600
Average commute	29.9 min	30.8 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	73rd	233rd of 597
Uninsured rate	8%	9.7%	10%	8.4%	59th	376th of 607
Tech workers	2.5%	4%	2.8%	3.8%	43rd	184th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.423	0.459	0.476	0.483	39th	345th of 600
Median home value	$266,200	$229,700	$286,700	$332,700	37th	189th of 590
Per capita income	$31,662	$35,371	$39,437	$44,673	23rd	324th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	86.6%	80.7%	89.2%	91%	17th	308th of 600
Population density	35/sq mi	63/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	474th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,473	$43,541	$45,229	$49,666	4th	565th of 606
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,542	$64,667	$69,595	$80,734	3rd	547th of 590
Work from home	2.4%	6.5%	12.9%	15.1%	2nd	547th of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	23.1%	41.1%	48.8%	51.1%	2nd	481st of 584
Population	1,044	35,946	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	531st of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.4%	20.6%	31.1%	35.7%	1st	569th of 604
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.7%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	589th of 607
Diversity index	0	27.6	46.4	61.4	1st	606th of 608
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.1%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	575th of 608
Residents under 18	7%	22.3%	22.2%	22%	1st	578th of 608

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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

29%

55–64

11%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

55.2

Under 18

65 and over

22.2%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 530
Average household size: 2
Family households: 57.9%
Married couples: 40.6%
Living alone: 40.9%
Veterans (of adults): 11.2%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

39%

$50–75k

$75–100k

27%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

37348

$39,542

Lincoln Co.

$64,667

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,662

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.423

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37348

$266,200

Lincoln Co.

$229,700

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37348

—

Lincoln Co.

$857

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 608
Owner-occupied: 80.9%
Vacant: 12.8%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 23.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.1%
Home value to income: 6.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

34%

20–29

14%

30–44

11%

45–59

41%

60+

Average commute

29.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

10%

Management

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Police and fire

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Computer and math

Education

Food service

0.9%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Retail

13%

Admin, support and management

13%

Construction

10%

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Restaurants and hotels

0.9%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$31,473

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

30.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37348	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$32,269	$74,888
Service	$30,369	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,987	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,064	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,438	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

39%

Some college

21%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 86.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.1%
No internet access: 13.4%
Without health insurance: 8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kelso
State: Tennessee
County: Lincoln County
Center point: 35.1218° N, 86.4308° W
Land area: 30 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 37348

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37335	Flintville, TN	4 mi	2,527	$66,316	$200,900
37359	Mulberry, TN	5.9 mi	1,062	$77,941	$274,600
37328	Elora, TN	7.2 mi	1,930	$64,550	$146,200
37334	Fayetteville, TN	8.9 mi	23,790	$62,525	$230,700
37352	Lynchburg, TN	12 mi	3,166	$68,438	$341,000
37306	Belvidere, TN	14 mi	1,919	$39,375	$223,400
35750	Hazel Green, AL	15 mi	13,413	$68,389	$218,800
35761	New Market, AL	15 mi	13,557	$79,440	$237,000
37345	Huntland, TN	15 mi	2,659	$58,750	$190,100
38488	Taft, TN	16 mi	2,138	$77,875	$261,500
37398	Winchester, TN	17 mi	15,755	$63,730	$247,800
37144	Petersburg, TN	18 mi	2,892	$64,620	$238,100

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Questions about 37348

What city is zip code 37348?

37348 is assigned to Kelso, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37348 in?

37348 is in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 37348?

About 1,044 people live in 37348, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37348 in?

37348 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 37348?

The median household income in 37348 is $39,542.

What zip codes are near 37348?

The closest zip codes to 37348 are 37335, 37359, 37328, 37334, 37352.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37348, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.