| ZIP Code | 38543 |
|---|---|
| City | Alpine |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Overton County |
| Area Code | 931 |
| Elevation | 925 ft |
| Latitude | 36.350088 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.150003 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 50% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 90 (44.6%) |
| Some College | 28 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 26 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 25 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 33 (16.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,972 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 105% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $186,000 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 233 |
| Vacant Units | 84 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 233 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 84 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 38543 is located in Alpine, Tennessee, within Overton County. With a population of 321, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 38543 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,972 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38543 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $186,000 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 38543 is primarily White (95.33%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 105% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38543 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 38543 in Alpine, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 321 residents, a median household income of $60,972, and a median home value of $186,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.