| ZIP Code | 38037 |
|---|---|
| City | Gates |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Lauderdale County |
| Area Code | 731 |
| Elevation | 348 ft |
| Latitude | 35.797359 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.398895 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 31.1% ▲ 211% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.4% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 110% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 401 (47.3%) |
| Some College | 109 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 145 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 65 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 125 (14.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,948 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,000 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $595/mo ↓ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 746 |
| Vacant Units | 138 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 746 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 138 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 38037 is located in Gates, Tennessee, within Lauderdale County. With a population of 1,556, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.1 years. Economically, 38037 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,948 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38037 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $89,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $595 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 38037 is majority White (66.26%). Residents are less-educated — 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 31.1%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38037 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 95%.
Overall, ZIP code 38037 in Gates, TN is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,556 residents, a median household income of $45,948, and a median home value of $89,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.