Zip code 38543: Alpine, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38543?

38543 is assigned to Alpine, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38543 in?

38543 is mostly in Overton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38543?

About 336 people live in 38543, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38543?

The median household income in 38543 is $87,917.

Q: What zip codes are near 38543?

The closest zip codes to 38543 are 38542, 38589, 38554, 38580, 38565.

Residential delivery areaOverton CountyCentral Time

Population

336

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$88K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$206K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

42 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

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

About 38543

38543 is a rural zip code in Alpine, Tennessee (Overton County), covering 42 sq mi of land. About 336 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 42.4 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 $87,917 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $206,300, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.3 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 38543 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 336 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy33.5%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%31st of 602 in TN
Government workers27.2%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%36th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate85.8%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%141st of 600 in TN
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%110th of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older20.5%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%246th of 608 in TN
Median age42.4
74th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9299th of 608 in TN
Per capita income$46,146
65th
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,43784th of 608 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.454
65th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476210th of 600 in TN
Average commute28.3 min
64th
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min287th of 597 in TN
Uninsured rate8.6%
63rd
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%345th of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%251st of 607 in TN
Median household income$87,917
60th
U.S. $80,734 · TN $69,59588th of 590 in TN
Tech workers3.1%
54th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%143rd of 607 in TN
Work from home11.3%
42nd
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%225th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$44,485
38th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229237th of 606 in TN
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%505th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%411th of 607 in TN
Median home value$206,300
22nd
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700322nd of 590 in TN
Poverty rate6.3%
21st
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%517th of 600 in TN
Broadband access86.5%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%311th of 600 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%484th of 604 in TN
Diversity index12.2
5th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4464th of 608 in TN
Residents under 189.2%
2nd
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%567th of 608 in TN
Population336
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383589th of 608 in TN
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi604th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%590th of 608 in TN

Measure	38543	Overton	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Housing vacancy	33.5%	12.8%	10.2%	10.1%	98th	31st of 602
Government workers	27.2%	13.6%	13.7%	14.5%	97th	36th of 607
Homeownership rateStrength	85.8%	76.9%	66.9%	65.2%	90th	141st of 600
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	3.2%	4.7%	5.2%	84th	110th of 607
Residents 65 and older	20.5%	20.5%	17.1%	17.2%	76th	246th of 608
Median age	42.4	43.7	38.9	38.9	74th	299th of 608
Per capita income	$46,146	$31,070	$39,437	$44,673	65th	84th of 608
Income inequality (Gini)	0.454	0.496	0.476	0.483	65th	210th of 600
Average commute	28.3 min	26.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	64th	287th of 597
Uninsured rate	8.6%	7.9%	10%	8.4%	63rd	345th of 607
Self-employed workers	10.3%	15.1%	9.8%	10%	62nd	251st of 607
Median household income	$87,917	$48,959	$69,595	$80,734	60th	88th of 590
Tech workers	3.1%	2.1%	2.8%	3.8%	54th	143rd of 607
Work from home	11.3%	7.7%	12.9%	15.1%	42nd	225th of 608
Median earnings per worker	$44,485	$38,096	$45,229	$49,666	38th	237th of 606
Veterans	4.6%	5.1%	7.3%	6.2%	33rd	505th of 607
Healthcare workers	7.7%	8.4%	9.6%	9.7%	23rd	411th of 607
Median home value	$206,300	$173,200	$286,700	$332,700	22nd	322nd of 590
Poverty rate	6.3%	16.3%	13.8%	12.5%	21st	517th of 600
Broadband accessWeakness	86.5%	80.4%	89.2%	91%	17th	311th of 600
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	15%	31.1%	35.7%	5th	484th of 604
Diversity index	12.2	11.1	46.4	61.4	5th	464th of 608
Residents under 18	9.2%	20.6%	22.2%	22%	2nd	567th of 608
Population	336	23,065	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	589th of 608
Population density	8/sq mi	53/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	604th of 608
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	590th 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

5–17

16%

18–24

18%

25–34

13%

35–44

14%

45–54

10%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.4

Under 18

9.2%

65 and over

20.5%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

12.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 141
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 73.8%
Married couples: 66.7%
Living alone: 22%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 60% / 40%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

12%

Median household income

38543

$87,917

Overton Co.

$48,959

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$46,146

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

28.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.454

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38543

$206,300

Overton Co.

$173,200

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38543

—

Overton Co.

$832

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 212
Owner-occupied: 85.8%
Vacant: 33.5%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

18%

20–29

28%

30–44

35%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

28.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Production

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Sales

11%

Management

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Business and finance

Food service

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Finance, insurance and real estate

14%

Education

12%

Retail

12%

Construction

10%

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,485

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38543	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,417	$74,888
Service	$8,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$51,667	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$89,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,071	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

42%

Some college

17%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 86.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78%
No internet access: 13.5%
Without health insurance: 8.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Alpine
State: Tennessee
County: Overton County
Center point: 36.3501° N, 85.1500° W
Land area: 42 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38543 spans 2 counties

Overton County88% of land
Pickett County12% of land

Zip codes near 38543

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38542	Allred, TN	3.7 mi	0	—	—
38589	Wilder, TN	6.1 mi	527	$58,750	$210,800
38554	Crawford, TN	6.9 mi	719	$31,771	$161,700
38580	Rickman, TN	9.5 mi	1,609	$70,081	$246,100
38565	Grimsley, TN	9.9 mi	1,205	$51,635	$196,600
38570	Livingston, TN	10 mi	10,255	$41,785	$163,800
38573	Monroe, TN	11 mi	2,097	$49,583	$182,100
38553	Clarkrange, TN	13 mi	2,521	$63,500	$174,800
38556	Jamestown, TN	13 mi	12,936	$45,443	$160,700
38549	Byrdstown, TN	15 mi	4,141	$49,617	$169,000
38574	Monterey, TN	15 mi	9,079	$52,223	$196,800
38541	Allons, TN	17 mi	1,542	$41,151	$220,900

Questions about 38543

What city is zip code 38543?

38543 is assigned to Alpine, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38543 in?

38543 is mostly in Overton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38543?

About 336 people live in 38543, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38543 in?

38543 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38543?

The median household income in 38543 is $87,917.

What zip codes are near 38543?

The closest zip codes to 38543 are 38542, 38589, 38554, 38580, 38565.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38543, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.