Zip code 38379: Stantonville, Tennessee
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 38379
38379 is a rural zip code in Stantonville, Tennessee (McNairy County), covering 34 sq mi of land. About 1,611 people live here, or 47 per square mile. The median resident is 47.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $41,136 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $170,800, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $905 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and management.
How 38379 compares
- Uninsured rate21.2%96thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%26th of 607 in TN
- Healthcare workers14.3%93rdU.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%70th of 607 in TN
- Poverty rate25.1%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%68th of 600 in TN
- Median age47.191stU.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9148th of 608 in TN
- Veterans8.9%84thU.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%175th of 607 in TN
- Tech workers5.7%84thU.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%30th of 607 in TN
- Housing vacancy12.3%80thU.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%270th of 602 in TN
- Homeownership rate80.2%79thU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%258th of 600 in TN
- Government workers18.1%77thU.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%138th of 607 in TN
- 71stU.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%290th of 608 in TN
- 57thU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%161st of 584 in TN
- Residents under 1822.7%56thU.S. 22% · TN 22.2%219th of 608 in TN
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%274th of 607 in TN
- 42ndU.S. 10% · TN 9.8%356th of 607 in TN
- Average commute22.2 min24thU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min487th of 597 in TN
- Median home value$170,80015thU.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700406th of 590 in TN
- 14thU.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189261st of 515 in TN
- Median earnings per worker$36,68613thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229466th of 606 in TN
- Work from home5.8%11thU.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%433rd of 608 in TN
- Population density47/sq mi7thU.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi422nd of 608 in TN
- Broadband access82.3%7thWeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%434th of 600 in TN
- Per capita income$22,7805thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437550th of 608 in TN
- Median household income$41,1364thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595541st of 590 in TN
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%511th of 604 in TN
- 4thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476540th of 600 in TN
- Population1,6112ndU.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383477th of 608 in TN
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4589th of 608 in TN
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%579th of 608 in TN
| Measure | 38379 | McNairy | TN | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 21.2% | 10.1% | 10% | 8.4% | 26th of 607 | |
| Healthcare workers | 14.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 70th of 607 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12.5% | 68th of 600 | |
| Median age | 47.1 | 42.9 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 148th of 608 | |
| Veterans | 8.9% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 175th of 607 | |
| Tech workers | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 30th of 607 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.3% | 19.4% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 270th of 602 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.2% | 79.7% | 66.9% | 65.2% | 258th of 600 | |
| Government workers | 18.1% | 19.5% | 13.7% | 14.5% | 138th of 607 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.5% | 20.8% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 290th of 608 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.4% | 26.6% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 161st of 584 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.7% | 21.6% | 22.2% | 22% | 219th of 608 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 274th of 607 | |
| Self-employed workers | 8.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 10% | 356th of 607 | |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.8 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 487th of 597 | |
| Median home value | $170,800 | $161,800 | $286,700 | $332,700 | 406th of 590 | |
| Median gross rent | $905 | $723 | $1,189 | $1,413 | 261st of 515 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,686 | $40,898 | $45,229 | $49,666 | 466th of 606 | |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 8.9% | 12.9% | 15.1% | 433rd of 608 | |
| Population density | 47/sq mi | 46/sq mi | 171/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 422nd of 608 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82.3% | 84.4% | 89.2% | 91% | 434th of 600 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $22,780 | $27,905 | $39,437 | $44,673 | 550th of 608 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $41,136 | $53,473 | $69,595 | $80,734 | 541st of 590 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.1% | 13% | 31.1% | 35.7% | 511th of 604 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.358 | 0.437 | 0.476 | 0.483 | 540th of 600 | |
| Population | 1,611 | 25,970 | 7,066,383 | 334,922,499 | 477th of 608 | |
| Diversity index | 2.2 | 20.4 | 46.4 | 61.4 | 589th of 608 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 14.1% | 579th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White99%
- Black0.4%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 632
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 71.2%
- Married couples
- 51.7%
- Living alone
- 26.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.9%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 721
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Vacant
- 12.3%
- Median year built
- 1980
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 2.4%
- Home value to income
- 4.2× (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 | 38379 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,317 | $74,888 |
| Service | $10,650 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,194 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $40,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $30,242 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.7%
- Households with broadband
- 82.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 47.9%
- No internet access
- 16.5%
- Without health insurance
- 21.2%
- Limited-English households
- 3.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Stantonville
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- McNairy County
- Center point
- 35.1647° N, 88.4306° W
- Land area
- 34 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
38379 spans 2 counties
- McNairy County91% of land
- Hardin County10% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Stantonville3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 38379
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38376 | Shiloh, TN | 5.3 mi | $46,484 |
| 38310 | Adamsville, TN | 6.8 mi | $50,232 |
| 38357 | Michie, TN | 7.9 mi | $56,224 |
| 38327 | Crump, TN | 8.3 mi | $39,773 |
| 38375 | Selmer, TN | 8.8 mi | $53,597 |
| 38339 | Guys, TN | 9.1 mi | $68,646 |
| 38326 | Counce, TN | 12 mi | $49,026 |
| 38361 | Morris Chapel, TN | 13 mi | $60,097 |
| 38315 | Bethel Springs, TN | 13 mi | $50,089 |
| 38365 | Pickwick Dam, TN | 13 mi | — |
| 38367 | Ramer, TN | 13 mi | $58,571 |
| 38359 | Milledgeville, TN | 15 mi | — |
Zip codes like 38379 elsewhere
Questions about 38379
What city is zip code 38379?
38379 is assigned to Stantonville, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 38379 in?
38379 is mostly in McNairy County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 38379?
About 1,611 people live in 38379, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 38379 in?
38379 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 38379?
The median household income in 38379 is $41,136.
What zip codes are near 38379?
The closest zip codes to 38379 are 38376, 38310, 38357, 38327, 38375.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38379, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.