Zip code 38504: Allardt, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38504?

38504 is assigned to Allardt, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38504 in?

38504 is mostly in Fentress County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38504?

About 689 people live in 38504, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38504?

The median household income in 38504 is $43,542.

Q: What zip codes are near 38504?

The closest zip codes to 38504 are 37733, 37732, 37872, 37852, 38556.

Residential delivery areaFentress CountyCentral Time

Population

689

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$163K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

45 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

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

About 38504

38504 is a rural zip code in Allardt, Tennessee (Fentress County), covering 45 sq mi of land. About 689 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 53.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,542 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $162,500, 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. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and arts, media and sports. 34% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 38504 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%1st of 600 in TN
Housing vacancy47.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%10th of 602 in TN
Self-employed workers34%
99th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%6th of 607 in TN
Median age53.3
97th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.948th of 608 in TN
Average commute37 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min72nd of 597 in TN
Unemployment rate8.9%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%71st of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older24.2%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%116th of 608 in TN
Work from home24.5%
87th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%28th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate14.1%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%101st of 607 in TN
Government workers18%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%141st of 607 in TN
Poverty rate14.9%
69th
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%276th of 600 in TN
Residents under 1819.6%
28th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%369th of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%436th of 607 in TN
Median home value$162,500
12th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700434th of 590 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.383
11th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476501st of 600 in TN
Diversity index17.7
10th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4371st of 608 in TN
Broadband access83%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%420th of 600 in TN
Per capita income$23,973
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437536th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%362nd of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$34,330
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229529th of 606 in TN
Median household income$43,542
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595526th of 590 in TN
Veterans1.6%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%583rd of 607 in TN
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi586th of 608 in TN
Population689
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383561st of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher5.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%591st of 604 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%503rd of 607 in TN

Measure	38504	Fentress	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	82.6%	66.9%	65.2%	99th	1st of 600
Housing vacancy	47.3%	15.4%	10.2%	10.1%	99th	10th of 602
Self-employed workers	34%	15.5%	9.8%	10%	99th	6th of 607
Median age	53.3	46.9	38.9	38.9	97th	48th of 608
Average commuteWeakness	37 min	27.5 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	94th	72nd of 597
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.9%	4.7%	4.7%	5.2%	91st	71st of 607
Residents 65 and older	24.2%	23.3%	17.1%	17.2%	90th	116th of 608
Work from home	24.5%	7.4%	12.9%	15.1%	87th	28th of 608
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.1%	10.9%	10%	8.4%	86th	101st of 607
Government workers	18%	15.3%	13.7%	14.5%	76th	141st of 607
Poverty rate	14.9%	21%	13.8%	12.5%	69th	276th of 600
Residents under 18	19.6%	20.4%	22.2%	22%	28th	369th of 608
Healthcare workers	7.2%	10.7%	9.6%	9.7%	18th	436th of 607
Median home value	$162,500	$168,200	$286,700	$332,700	12th	434th of 590
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.383	0.419	0.476	0.483	11th	501st of 600
Diversity index	17.7	11.4	46.4	61.4	10th	371st of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	83%	87.6%	89.2%	91%	8th	420th of 600
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,973	$24,226	$39,437	$44,673	7th	536th of 608
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	1.3%	6.1%	14.1%	7th	362nd of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,330	$34,062	$45,229	$49,666	7th	529th of 606
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,542	$51,149	$69,595	$80,734	5th	526th of 590
Veterans	1.6%	9.3%	7.3%	6.2%	4th	583rd of 607
Population density	15/sq mi	39/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	586th of 608
Population	689	19,309	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	561st of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.8%	14.6%	31.1%	35.7%	1st	591st of 604
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	503rd 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

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

19%

45–54

23%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

53.3

Under 18

19.6%

65 and over

24.2%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

17.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 283
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 71.7%
Married couples: 71.7%
Living alone: 28.3%
Veterans (of adults): 1.6%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38504

$43,542

Fentress Co.

$51,149

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,973

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.383

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38504

$162,500

Fentress Co.

$168,200

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38504

—

Fentress Co.

$709

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 537
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 47.3%
Median year built: 1995
Median rooms: 6.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

42%

Carpooled

34%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

25%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

20–29

10%

30–44

48%

45–59

11%

60+

22%

Average commute

37 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

25%

Office and admin

21%

Arts, media and sports

15%

Production

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Construction

22%

Education

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Manufacturing

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,330

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

34%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38504	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$33,777	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,958	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$24,419	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,130	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

48%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Households with broadband: 83%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.9%
No internet access: 17%
Without health insurance: 14.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Allardt
State: Tennessee
County: Fentress County
Center point: 36.3931° N, 84.7353° W
Land area: 45 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38504 spans 2 counties

Fentress County84% of land
Scott County16% of land

Zip codes near 38504

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37733	Rugby, TN	3.4 mi	0	—	—
37732	Elgin, TN	7.5 mi	0	—	—
37872	Sunbright, TN	9.1 mi	2,346	$58,906	$144,600
37852	Robbins, TN	9.9 mi	2,733	$36,639	$118,200
38556	Jamestown, TN	11 mi	12,936	$45,443	$160,700
37755	Helenwood, TN	12 mi	3,404	$46,238	$159,000
37841	Oneida, TN	13 mi	10,199	$50,998	$158,500
37726	Deer Lodge, TN	15 mi	2,556	$66,875	$178,000
38577	Pall Mall, TN	17 mi	1,339	$52,578	$153,000
37770	Lancing, TN	17 mi	2,756	$47,835	$127,200
38565	Grimsley, TN	18 mi	1,205	$51,635	$196,600
37756	Huntsville, TN	19 mi	2,881	$35,025	$107,600

Questions about 38504

What city is zip code 38504?

38504 is assigned to Allardt, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38504 in?

38504 is mostly in Fentress County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38504?

About 689 people live in 38504, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38504 in?

38504 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38504?

The median household income in 38504 is $43,542.

What zip codes are near 38504?

The closest zip codes to 38504 are 37733, 37732, 37872, 37852, 38556.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38504, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.