Zip code 38320: Camden, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38320?

38320 is assigned to Camden, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38320 in?

38320 is in Benton County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38320?

About 10,430 people live in 38320, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38320?

The median household income in 38320 is $56,096.

Q: What zip codes are near 38320?

The closest zip codes to 38320 are 38317, 37134, 38318, 38342, 38333.

Residential delivery areaBenton CountyCentral Time

Population

10,430

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$158K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$778/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

147 sq mi

71 people/sq mi

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

About 38320

38320 is a small-town zip code in Camden, Tennessee (Benton County), covering 147 sq mi of land. About 10,430 people live here, or 71 per square mile. The median resident is 43 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,096 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $157,800, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $778 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.4 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and construction and repair.

How 38320 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers13.6%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%90th of 607 in TN
Government workers21%
87th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%90th of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older22.1%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%173rd of 608 in TN
Median age43
77th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9275th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate16.5%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%222nd of 600 in TN
Housing vacancy10%
71st
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%349th of 602 in TN
Homeownership rate75.1%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%356th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%303rd of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers10.7%
66th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%224th of 607 in TN
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%381st of 607 in TN
Residents under 1822%
49th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%243rd of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate4.5%
43rd
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%268th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.424
41st
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476340th of 600 in TN
Average commute24.4 min
39th
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min422nd of 597 in TN
Rent-burdened renters45.7%
31st
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%257th of 584 in TN
Per capita income$30,814
21st
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437356th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents3.3%
20th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%188th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$39,287
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229407th of 606 in TN
Population10,430
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383201st of 608 in TN
Median household income$56,096
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595374th of 590 in TN
Diversity index19.6
12th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4321st of 608 in TN
Median home value$157,800
11th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700454th of 590 in TN
Population density71/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi332nd of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher14.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%424th of 604 in TN
Broadband access82.2%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%436th of 600 in TN
Median gross rent$778
6th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189369th of 515 in TN
Work from home2.8%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%538th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%461st of 607 in TN

Measure	38320	Benton	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Healthcare workers	13.6%	11.8%	9.6%	9.7%	91st	90th of 607
Government workers	21%	17.4%	13.7%	14.5%	87th	90th of 607
Residents 65 and older	22.1%	24.2%	17.1%	17.2%	84th	173rd of 608
Median age	43	47.8	38.9	38.9	77th	275th of 608
Poverty rate	16.5%	17.8%	13.8%	12.5%	75th	222nd of 600
Housing vacancy	10%	16.9%	10.2%	10.1%	71st	349th of 602
Homeownership rate	75.1%	75.1%	66.9%	65.2%	67th	356th of 600
Uninsured rate	9.2%	10.1%	10%	8.4%	67th	303rd of 607
Self-employed workers	10.7%	11.1%	9.8%	10%	66th	224th of 607
Veterans	6.3%	6.8%	7.3%	6.2%	57th	381st of 607
Residents under 18	22%	20.1%	22.2%	22%	49th	243rd of 608
Unemployment rate	4.5%	5.3%	4.7%	5.2%	43rd	268th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.424	0.427	0.476	0.483	41st	340th of 600
Average commute	24.4 min	26.5 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	39th	422nd of 597
Rent-burdened renters	45.7%	39.1%	48.8%	51.1%	31st	257th of 584
Per capita income	$30,814	$30,044	$39,437	$44,673	21st	356th of 608
Foreign-born residents	3.3%	2.5%	6.1%	14.1%	20th	188th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,287	$39,890	$45,229	$49,666	19th	407th of 606
Population	10,430	16,006	7,066,383	334,922,499	16th	201st of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,096	$51,746	$69,595	$80,734	15th	374th of 590
Diversity index	19.6	19.3	46.4	61.4	12th	321st of 608
Median home value	$157,800	$153,600	$286,700	$332,700	11th	454th of 590
Population density	71/sq mi	41/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	332nd of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.5%	12.8%	31.1%	35.7%	9th	424th of 604
Broadband accessWeakness	82.2%	79.5%	89.2%	91%	7th	436th of 600
Median gross rent	$778	$768	$1,189	$1,413	6th	369th of 515
Work from home	2.8%	5.9%	12.9%	15.1%	2nd	538th of 608
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	461st 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

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

12%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

Under 18

22%

65 and over

22.1%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black2%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

19.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 4,450
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 62.7%
Married couples: 45.6%
Living alone: 33.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38320

$56,096

Benton Co.

$51,746

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,814

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.424

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38320

$157,800

Benton Co.

$153,600

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38320

$778

Benton Co.

$768

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

0.9%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,944
Owner-occupied: 75.1%
Vacant: 10%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 45.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.2%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

34%

20–29

18%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

24.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

14%

Management

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Office and admin

10%

Production

10%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

14%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Retail

10%

Construction

10%

Education

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$39,287

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38320	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,810	$74,888
Service	$23,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,329	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,526	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,423	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

49%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Households with broadband: 82.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54%
No internet access: 14.2%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Camden
State: Tennessee
County: Benton County
Center point: 36.0460° N, 88.1099° W
Land area: 147 sq mi
Water area: 8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Camden4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38320

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38317	Bruceton, TN	8.6 mi	2,584	$41,545	$116,100
37134	New Johnsonville, TN	9.8 mi	3,231	$78,884	$154,300
38318	Buena Vista, TN	10 mi	404	$107,845	$156,000
38342	Hollow Rock, TN	10 mi	1,183	$38,466	$101,000
38333	Eva, TN	10 mi	262	$40,417	$156,300
38341	Holladay, TN	12 mi	2,578	$48,944	$139,900
38236	Mansfield, TN	13 mi	1,127	$63,598	$153,100
37185	Waverly, TN	14 mi	9,072	$51,314	$181,800
38221	Big Sandy, TN	14 mi	3,098	$52,714	$139,100
38387	Westport, TN	15 mi	407	$61,477	$177,600
38344	Huntingdon, TN	19 mi	8,931	$54,395	$151,800
38380	Sugar Tree, TN	19 mi	525	$61,319	$163,100

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Questions about 38320

What city is zip code 38320?

38320 is assigned to Camden, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38320 in?

38320 is in Benton County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38320?

About 10,430 people live in 38320, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38320 in?

38320 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38320?

The median household income in 38320 is $56,096.

What zip codes are near 38320?

The closest zip codes to 38320 are 38317, 37134, 38318, 38342, 38333.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38320, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.