Zip code 38577: Pall Mall, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38577?

38577 is assigned to Pall Mall, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38577 in?

38577 is mostly in Pickett County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38577?

About 1,339 people live in 38577, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38577?

The median household income in 38577 is $52,578.

Q: What zip codes are near 38577?

The closest zip codes to 38577 are 38556, 38549, 42602, 42603, 38573.

Residential delivery areaPickett CountyCentral Time

Population

1,339

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$153K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

88 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

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

About 38577

38577 is a rural zip code in Pall Mall, Tennessee (Pickett County), covering 88 sq mi of land. About 1,339 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 32.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,578 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $153,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; sales; and construction and repair. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 38577 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate97.9%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%10th of 600 in TN
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%6th of 584 in TN
Residents under 1835.4%
99th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%9th of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers23%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%5th of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers21%
98th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%30th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy23.9%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%76th of 602 in TN
Average commute35.5 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min92nd of 597 in TN
Poverty rate17%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%210th of 600 in TN
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%268th of 607 in TN
Government workers15.9%
65th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%217th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.448
61st
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476235th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate7.9%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%379th of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older13.4%
26th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%515th of 608 in TN
Median household income$52,578
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595427th of 590 in TN
Median age32.9
11th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9555th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate2.6%
11th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%435th of 607 in TN
Median home value$153,000
10th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700468th of 590 in TN
Work from home5.4%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%452nd of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher13.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%458th of 604 in TN
Per capita income$23,258
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437547th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%424th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$32,778
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229553rd of 606 in TN
Broadband access78.8%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%499th of 600 in TN
Population1,339
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383504th of 608 in TN
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi587th of 608 in TN
Diversity index2.7
1st
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4586th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%506th of 607 in TN

Measure	38577	Pickett	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Homeownership rateStrength	97.9%	83.4%	66.9%	65.2%	99th	10th of 600
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	23%	48.8%	51.1%	99th	6th of 584
Residents under 18	35.4%	17.3%	22.2%	22%	99th	9th of 608
Healthcare workers	23%	14.9%	9.6%	9.7%	99th	5th of 607
Self-employed workers	21%	10.8%	9.8%	10%	98th	30th of 607
Housing vacancy	23.9%	35.5%	10.2%	10.1%	96th	76th of 602
Average commuteWeakness	35.5 min	31.2 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	92nd	92nd of 597
Poverty rate	17%	23.9%	13.8%	12.5%	77th	210th of 600
Veterans	7.7%	11.7%	7.3%	6.2%	74th	268th of 607
Government workers	15.9%	16%	13.7%	14.5%	65th	217th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.448	0.461	0.476	0.483	61st	235th of 600
Uninsured rate	7.9%	6.3%	10%	8.4%	58th	379th of 607
Residents 65 and older	13.4%	28%	17.1%	17.2%	26th	515th of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,578	$49,030	$69,595	$80,734	11th	427th of 590
Median age	32.9	51.6	38.9	38.9	11th	555th of 608
Unemployment rateStrength	2.6%	6.8%	4.7%	5.2%	11th	435th of 607
Median home value	$153,000	$178,500	$286,700	$332,700	10th	468th of 590
Work from home	5.4%	8.4%	12.9%	15.1%	9th	452nd of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.5%	18.9%	31.1%	35.7%	7th	458th of 604
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,258	$28,930	$39,437	$44,673	6th	547th of 608
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	1.1%	6.1%	14.1%	5th	424th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,778	$35,276	$45,229	$49,666	5th	553rd of 606
Broadband accessWeakness	78.8%	78.5%	89.2%	91%	3rd	499th of 600
Population	1,339	5,079	7,066,383	334,922,499	2nd	504th of 608
Population density	15/sq mi	31/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	587th of 608
Diversity index	2.7	9.7	46.4	61.4	1st	586th of 608
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	506th 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

31%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.9

Under 18

35.4%

65 and over

13.4%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.8%

Diversity index

2.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 434
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 70%
Married couples: 53%
Living alone: 29%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38577

$52,578

Pickett Co.

$49,030

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,258

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.448

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38577

$153,000

Pickett Co.

$178,500

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38577

—

Pickett Co.

$564

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 570
Owner-occupied: 97.9%
Vacant: 23.9%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

31%

20–29

14%

30–44

30%

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

35.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

23%

Sales

16%

Construction and repair

14%

Transportation and moving

12%

Production

11%

Office and admin

Management

Education

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Health care and social assistance

23%

Construction

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Retail

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Education

Other services

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$32,778

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

21%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38577	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$30,781	$74,888
Service	$9,700	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,421	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$26,696	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,750	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

49%

Some college

18%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
Households with broadband: 78.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.7%
No internet access: 15.7%
Without health insurance: 7.9%
Limited-English households: 4.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Pall Mall
State: Tennessee
County: Pickett County
Center point: 36.5622° N, 84.9531° W
Land area: 88 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38577 spans 2 counties

Pickett County57% of land
Fentress County43% of land

Zip codes near 38577

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38556	Jamestown, TN	11 mi	12,936	$45,443	$160,700
38549	Byrdstown, TN	11 mi	4,141	$49,617	$169,000
42602	Albany, KY	15 mi	8,948	$44,375	$124,100
42603	Alpha, KY	16 mi	694	$53,229	$73,000
38573	Monroe, TN	16 mi	2,097	$49,583	$182,100
38504	Allardt, TN	17 mi	689	$43,542	$162,500
42633	Monticello, KY	18 mi	18,606	$46,040	$138,900
38543	Alpine, TN	18 mi	336	$87,917	$206,300
42647	Stearns, KY	20 mi	3,349	$31,927	$80,600
37733	Rugby, TN	20 mi	0	—	—
38589	Wilder, TN	20 mi	527	$58,750	$210,800
38565	Grimsley, TN	21 mi	1,205	$51,635	$196,600

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Questions about 38577

What city is zip code 38577?

38577 is assigned to Pall Mall, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38577 in?

38577 is mostly in Pickett County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38577?

About 1,339 people live in 38577, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38577 in?

38577 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38577?

The median household income in 38577 is $52,578.

What zip codes are near 38577?

The closest zip codes to 38577 are 38556, 38549, 42602, 42603, 38573.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38577, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.