Zip code 38382: Trenton, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38382?

38382 is assigned to Trenton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38382 in?

38382 is in Gibson County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38382?

About 8,432 people live in 38382, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38382?

The median household income in 38382 is $63,894.

Q: What zip codes are near 38382?

The closest zip codes to 38382 are 38330, 38331, 38338, 38343, 38346.

Residential delivery areaGibson CountyCentral Time

Population

8,432

Median household income

$64K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$122K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$800/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

171 sq mi

49 people/sq mi

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

About 38382

38382 is a rural zip code in Trenton, Tennessee (Gibson County), covering 171 sq mi of land. About 8,432 people live here, or 49 per square mile. The median resident is 44.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $63,894 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,800, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $800 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.9 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 38382 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate8.1%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%91st of 607 in TN
Median age44.6
84th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9219th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate18.5%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%175th of 600 in TN
Average commute30.9 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min195th of 597 in TN
Housing vacancy11.3%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%310th of 602 in TN
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%264th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%264th of 607 in TN
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%323rd of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%259th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate65.9%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%478th of 600 in TN
Median earnings per worker$45,618
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229214th of 606 in TN
Diversity index38.1
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4132nd of 608 in TN
Median household income$63,894
26th
U.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595261st of 590 in TN
Self-employed workers7.4%
24th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%445th of 607 in TN
Government workers10.7%
24th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%461st of 607 in TN
Residents under 1818.7%
23rd
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%406th of 608 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.400
21st
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476446th of 600 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher19.7%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%289th of 604 in TN
Per capita income$29,757
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437395th of 608 in TN
Population8,432
13th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383230th of 608 in TN
Broadband access84.6%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%372nd of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%322nd of 608 in TN
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%389th of 607 in TN
Population density49/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi410th of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$800
7th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189343rd of 515 in TN
Median home value$121,800
5th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700527th of 590 in TN
Rent-burdened renters30%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%439th of 584 in TN
Work from home3%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%534th of 608 in TN

Measure	38382	Gibson	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.1%	5%	4.7%	5.2%	87th	91st of 607
Median age	44.6	39.6	38.9	38.9	84th	219th of 608
Poverty rateWeakness	18.5%	13.7%	13.8%	12.5%	81st	175th of 600
Average commute	30.9 min	26.1 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	78th	195th of 597
Housing vacancy	11.3%	10%	10.2%	10.1%	76th	310th of 602
Residents 65 and older	20%	17.5%	17.1%	17.2%	74th	264th of 608
Uninsured rate	10%	9.3%	10%	8.4%	71st	264th of 607
Veterans	7%	8%	7.3%	6.2%	66th	323rd of 607
Healthcare workers	9.9%	10.5%	9.6%	9.7%	57th	259th of 607
Homeownership rate	65.9%	68.8%	66.9%	65.2%	43rd	478th of 600
Median earnings per worker	$45,618	$42,814	$45,229	$49,666	42nd	214th of 606
Diversity index	38.1	41.4	46.4	61.4	33rd	132nd of 608
Median household income	$63,894	$62,755	$69,595	$80,734	26th	261st of 590
Self-employed workers	7.4%	8.6%	9.8%	10%	24th	445th of 607
Government workers	10.7%	12%	13.7%	14.5%	24th	461st of 607
Residents under 18	18.7%	24.3%	22.2%	22%	23rd	406th of 608
Income inequality (Gini)	0.400	0.434	0.476	0.483	21st	446th of 600
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.7%	20.5%	31.1%	35.7%	20th	289th of 604
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,757	$31,270	$39,437	$44,673	18th	395th of 608
Population	8,432	50,869	7,066,383	334,922,499	13th	230th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	84.6%	90.3%	89.2%	91%	11th	372nd of 600
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	1.8%	6.1%	14.1%	10th	322nd of 608
Tech workers	0.7%	1.4%	2.8%	3.8%	8th	389th of 607
Population density	49/sq mi	84/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	410th of 608
Median gross rent	$800	$819	$1,189	$1,413	7th	343rd of 515
Median home value	$121,800	$156,900	$286,700	$332,700	5th	527th of 590
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	30%	43.6%	48.8%	51.1%	5th	439th of 584
Work from home	3%	5.3%	12.9%	15.1%	2nd	534th 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

14%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

13%

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.6

Under 18

18.7%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White77%
Black13%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

38.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,746
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 61.3%
Married couples: 44.1%
Living alone: 29.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38382

$63,894

Gibson Co.

$62,755

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,757

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.400

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38382

$121,800

Gibson Co.

$156,900

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38382

$800

Gibson Co.

$819

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,222
Owner-occupied: 65.9%
Vacant: 11.3%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 30%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.6%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

14%

20–29

16%

30–44

23%

45–59

20%

60+

Average commute

30.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Management

10%

Production

10%

Healthcare

10%

Food service

Office and admin

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Education

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

0.7%

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Industries

Manufacturing

20%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Construction

Education

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Information

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$45,618

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38382	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,206	$74,888
Service	$20,502	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,824	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$75,791	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,663	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

42%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 84.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.9%
No internet access: 13.6%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Trenton
State: Tennessee
County: Gibson County
Center point: 35.9684° N, 88.9845° W
Land area: 171 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Trenton5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38382

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38330	Dyer, TN	7.6 mi	3,793	$60,688	$136,300
38331	Eaton, TN · PO box	8.2 mi	—	—	—
38338	Gibson, TN	10 mi	54	$56,250	—
38343	Humboldt, TN	10 mi	15,837	$58,260	$168,200
38346	Idlewild, TN · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
38369	Rutherford, TN	12 mi	1,543	$50,417	$105,300
38316	Bradford, TN	12 mi	3,289	$50,700	$140,200
38389	Yorkville, TN	12 mi	76	$70,625	$87,000
38021	Crockett Mills, TN	13 mi	0	—	—
38358	Milan, TN	13 mi	12,874	$62,639	$163,300
38337	Gadsden, TN	13 mi	1,379	$63,575	$187,100
38001	Alamo, TN	14 mi	4,156	$53,438	$159,200

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Questions about 38382

What city is zip code 38382?

38382 is assigned to Trenton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38382 in?

38382 is in Gibson County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38382?

About 8,432 people live in 38382, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38382 in?

38382 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38382?

The median household income in 38382 is $63,894.

What zip codes are near 38382?

The closest zip codes to 38382 are 38330, 38331, 38338, 38343, 38346.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38382, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.