Zip code 38257: South Fulton, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38257?

38257 is assigned to South Fulton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38257 in?

38257 is mostly in Obion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38257?

About 4,437 people live in 38257, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38257?

The median household income in 38257 is $58,849.

Q: What zip codes are near 38257?

The closest zip codes to 38257 are 42041, 38237, 38238, 42085, 38281.

Residential delivery areaObion CountyCentral Time

Population

4,437

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$103K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$795/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

80 people/sq mi

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

About 38257

38257 is a small-town zip code in South Fulton, Tennessee (Obion County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 4,437 people live here, or 80 per square mile. The median resident is 45.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,849 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $103,100, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $795 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.5 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.

How 38257 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age45.1
86th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9202nd of 608 in TN
Residents 65 and older22.3%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%169th of 608 in TN
Housing vacancy13.3%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%239th of 602 in TN
Poverty rate18.7%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%171st of 600 in TN
Government workers17.1%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%170th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.454
65th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476207th of 600 in TN
Veterans6.7%
62nd
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%350th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate72.9%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%382nd of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate7.7%
57th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%396th of 607 in TN
Median earnings per worker$44,484
38th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229238th of 606 in TN
Healthcare workers8.7%
38th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%340th of 607 in TN
Residents under 1820.7%
37th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%311th of 608 in TN
Diversity index33.4
27th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4168th of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters43.7%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%297th of 584 in TN
Per capita income$31,560
23rd
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437331st of 608 in TN
Median household income$58,849
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595342nd of 590 in TN
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%489th of 607 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher16.3%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%365th of 604 in TN
Broadband access84.7%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%371st of 600 in TN
Population density80/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi317th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%437th of 607 in TN
Population4,437
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383314th of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$795
7th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189348th of 515 in TN
Average commute18.5 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min564th of 597 in TN
Median home value$103,100
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700564th of 590 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%513th of 608 in TN
Work from home1.7%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%564th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%571st of 607 in TN

Measure	38257	Obion	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Median age	45.1	41.8	38.9	38.9	86th	202nd of 608
Residents 65 and older	22.3%	21.1%	17.1%	17.2%	84th	169th of 608
Housing vacancy	13.3%	12.6%	10.2%	10.1%	83rd	239th of 602
Poverty rateWeakness	18.7%	18.6%	13.8%	12.5%	81st	171st of 600
Government workers	17.1%	18%	13.7%	14.5%	72nd	170th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.454	0.475	0.476	0.483	65th	207th of 600
Veterans	6.7%	6.3%	7.3%	6.2%	62nd	350th of 607
Homeownership rate	72.9%	68.1%	66.9%	65.2%	61st	382nd of 600
Uninsured rate	7.7%	8.5%	10%	8.4%	57th	396th of 607
Median earnings per worker	$44,484	$39,805	$45,229	$49,666	38th	238th of 606
Healthcare workers	8.7%	8.7%	9.6%	9.7%	38th	340th of 607
Residents under 18	20.7%	21.8%	22.2%	22%	37th	311th of 608
Diversity index	33.4	35.7	46.4	61.4	27th	168th of 608
Rent-burdened renters	43.7%	39.1%	48.8%	51.1%	25th	297th of 584
Per capita income	$31,560	$30,429	$39,437	$44,673	23rd	331st of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,849	$54,613	$69,595	$80,734	19th	342nd of 590
Self-employed workers	6.5%	8.6%	9.8%	10%	14th	489th of 607
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.3%	18.3%	31.1%	35.7%	12th	365th of 604
Broadband accessWeakness	84.7%	83.7%	89.2%	91%	12th	371st of 600
Population density	80/sq mi	56/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	317th of 608
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	4.2%	4.7%	5.2%	11th	437th of 607
Population	4,437	30,453	7,066,383	334,922,499	7th	314th of 608
Median gross rent	$795	$770	$1,189	$1,413	7th	348th of 515
Average commuteStrength	18.5 min	20.2 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	7th	564th of 597
Median home value	$103,100	$133,600	$286,700	$332,700	3rd	564th of 590
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	2.7%	6.1%	14.1%	2nd	513th of 608
Work from home	1.7%	3.2%	12.9%	15.1%	1st	564th of 608
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	571st 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

10%

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

12%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

45.1

Under 18

20.7%

65 and over

22.3%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black13%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

33.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,879
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 68.7%
Married couples: 48.3%
Living alone: 27.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.7%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38257

$58,849

Obion Co.

$54,613

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,560

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.454

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38257

$103,100

Obion Co.

$133,600

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38257

$795

Obion Co.

$770

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,168
Owner-occupied: 72.9%
Vacant: 13.3%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 10.6%
Home value to income: 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

38%

20–29

20%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

16%

Office and admin

13%

Production

13%

Construction and repair

10%

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Management

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Food service

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Other services

Information

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

0.4%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,484

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38257	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,774	$74,888
Service	$32,321	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,326	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,432	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,261	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

47%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
Households with broadband: 84.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.3%
No internet access: 13.9%
Without health insurance: 7.7%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): South Fulton
State: Tennessee
County: Obion County
Center point: 36.4640° N, 88.8870° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38257 spans 2 counties

Obion County86% of land
Weakley County14% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

South Fulton6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38257

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42041	Fulton, KY	6 mi	4,406	$36,045	$105,900
38237	Martin, TN	7.6 mi	15,627	$51,670	$200,900
38238	Martin, TN · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
42085	Water Valley, KY	8.7 mi	914	$57,679	$106,000
38281	Union City, TN · PO box	9.8 mi	—	—	—
38261	Union City, TN	13 mi	16,385	$55,876	$153,400
38226	Dukedom, TN	13 mi	226	—	$155,100
42088	Wingo, KY	13 mi	2,497	$52,745	$134,500
38253	Rives, TN	14 mi	917	$69,954	$250,000
38255	Sharon, TN	16 mi	2,271	$45,990	$110,400
38225	Dresden, TN	16 mi	5,881	$50,545	$134,900
42031	Clinton, KY	16 mi	3,411	$57,097	$118,700

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Questions about 38257

What city is zip code 38257?

38257 is assigned to South Fulton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38257 in?

38257 is mostly in Obion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38257?

About 4,437 people live in 38257, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38257 in?

38257 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38257?

The median household income in 38257 is $58,849.

What zip codes are near 38257?

The closest zip codes to 38257 are 42041, 38237, 38238, 42085, 38281.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38257, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.