Zip code 38347: Jacks Creek, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38347?

38347 is assigned to Jacks Creek, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38347 in?

38347 is in Chester County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38347?

About 257 people live in 38347, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38347?

The median household income in 38347 is $58,189.

Q: What zip codes are near 38347?

The closest zip codes to 38347 are 38352, 38332, 38368, 38345, 38334.

Residential delivery areaChester CountyCentral Time

Population

257

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$58K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$218K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.4 sq mi

59 people/sq mi

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

About 38347

38347 is a small-town zip code in Jacks Creek, Tennessee (Chester County), covering 4.4 sq mi of land. About 257 people live here, or 59 per square mile. The median resident is 36.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $58,189 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $218,200, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; police and fire protection; and management. 33% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 38347 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 257 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%1st of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate33.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%5th of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers32.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%9th of 607 in TN
Government workers45%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%4th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy34.1%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%28th of 602 in TN
Work from home32.5%
96th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%6th of 608 in TN
Homeownership rate86.2%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%128th of 600 in TN
Poverty rate21.4%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%108th of 600 in TN
Median age36.9
34th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9490th of 608 in TN
Median home value$218,200
25th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700285th of 590 in TN
Median household income$58,189
18th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595354th of 590 in TN
Median earnings per worker$35,423
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229505th of 606 in TN
Population density59/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi371st of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher11.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%509th of 604 in TN
Per capita income$20,836
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437572nd of 608 in TN
Residents 65 and older8.2%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%580th of 608 in TN
Population257
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383596th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%560th of 607 in TN
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4599th of 608 in TN
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%595th of 607 in TN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%530th of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%547th of 584 in TN
Residents under 185.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%586th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%480th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%586th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.288
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476588th of 600 in TN

Measure	38347	Chester	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Broadband accessStrength	100%	87.4%	89.2%	91%	99th	1st of 600
Uninsured rateWeakness	33.5%	7.7%	10%	8.4%	99th	5th of 607
Self-employed workers	32.5%	10.8%	9.8%	10%	99th	9th of 607
Government workers	45%	15.9%	13.7%	14.5%	99th	4th of 607
Housing vacancy	34.1%	11.7%	10.2%	10.1%	98th	28th of 602
Work from home	32.5%	9.4%	12.9%	15.1%	96th	6th of 608
Homeownership rateStrength	86.2%	75.4%	66.9%	65.2%	91st	128th of 600
Poverty rateWeakness	21.4%	16.1%	13.8%	12.5%	87th	108th of 600
Median age	36.9	37.6	38.9	38.9	34th	490th of 608
Median home value	$218,200	$164,400	$286,700	$332,700	25th	285th of 590
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,189	$59,341	$69,595	$80,734	18th	354th of 590
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,423	$43,140	$45,229	$49,666	9th	505th of 606
Population density	59/sq mi	62/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	371st of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.2%	22%	31.1%	35.7%	4th	509th of 604
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,836	$28,454	$39,437	$44,673	3rd	572nd of 608
Residents 65 and older	8.2%	18.4%	17.1%	17.2%	3rd	580th of 608
Population	257	17,611	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	596th of 608
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.1%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	560th of 607
Diversity index	0	28.8	46.4	61.4	1st	599th of 608
Veterans	0%	6.3%	7.3%	6.2%	1st	595th of 607
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	530th of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	38.3%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	547th of 584
Residents under 18	5.4%	21.7%	22.2%	22%	1st	586th of 608
Tech workers	0%	3.3%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	480th of 607
Healthcare workers	0%	9.5%	9.6%	9.7%	1st	586th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.288	0.455	0.476	0.483	1st	588th of 600

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

28%

18–24

25–34

21%

35–44

19%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.9

Under 18

5.4%

65 and over

8.2%

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

61.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 87
Average household size: 3
Family households: 100%
Married couples: 86.2%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 61% / 39%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

56%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38347

$58,189

Chester Co.

$59,341

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,836

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.288

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38347

$218,200

Chester Co.

$164,400

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38347

—

Chester Co.

$756

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 132
Owner-occupied: 86.2%
Vacant: 34.1%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

32%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

67%

20–29

30–44

45–59

15%

60+

19%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

48%

Police and fire

45%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Public administration

45%

Retail

42%

Wholesale

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,423

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

32.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

45%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38347	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,314	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

18%

Some college

51%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 90.8%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 33.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Jacks Creek
State: Tennessee
County: Chester County
Center point: 35.4763° N, 88.4985° W
Land area: 4.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Jacks Creek (unincorporated)21% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38347

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38352	Luray, TN	4.2 mi	722	$36,976	$215,900
38332	Enville, TN	5.5 mi	1,188	—	$151,500
38368	Reagan, TN	8 mi	2,635	$65,441	$202,000
38345	Huron, TN	8.2 mi	1,423	$48,333	$218,200
38334	Finger, TN	10 mi	2,004	$66,563	$150,900
38359	Milledgeville, TN	11 mi	307	—	$84,200
38340	Henderson, TN	11 mi	12,694	$63,700	$160,000
38313	Beech Bluff, TN	12 mi	3,288	$85,625	$213,900
38371	Sardis, TN	12 mi	1,092	$45,714	$130,000
38366	Pinson, TN	14 mi	2,336	$58,802	$127,500
38351	Lexington, TN	14 mi	18,248	$54,709	$167,300
38374	Scotts Hill, TN	15 mi	1,815	$38,389	$116,000

Questions about 38347

What city is zip code 38347?

38347 is assigned to Jacks Creek, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38347 in?

38347 is in Chester County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38347?

About 257 people live in 38347, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38347 in?

38347 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38347?

The median household income in 38347 is $58,189.

What zip codes are near 38347?

The closest zip codes to 38347 are 38352, 38332, 38368, 38345, 38334.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38347, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.