| ZIP Code | 38311 |
|---|---|
| City | Bath Springs |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Decatur County |
| Area Code | 931 |
| Elevation | 501 ft |
| Latitude | 35.435844 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.097796 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 168 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 93 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 91 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 92 (15.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 163 (26.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,500 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,200 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 538 |
| Vacant Units | 136 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 538 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 136 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 7.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
ZIP code 38311 is located in Bath Springs, Tennessee, within Decatur County. With a population of 767, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.9 years. Economically, 38311 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38311 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 38311 is primarily White (85.01%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38311 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 38311 in Bath Springs, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 767 residents, a median household income of $65,500, and a median home value of $178,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.