ZIP Code 38547, Tennessee
ZIP Code 38547 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38547 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Smith County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,088. The land area covers 30.96 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,088 | ±477 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 783 | ±175 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 847 | ±187 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 783 | ±175 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 | ±68 |
| Median Home Value | $244,100 | ±$37,137 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,843 | ±$12,111 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,329 | ±$5,371 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | ±12.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 368 | ±273 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,007 | ±242 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.2% | ±7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF SMITH
GUS Population: 20,783 (2024)
ID: 175698
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MAYOR
122 TURNER HIGH CIR, STE 100, CARTHAGE TN 37030-1555
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Carthage, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | Smithville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Smithville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Smithville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Smithville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Liberty, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Carthage, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Elmwood, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Gordonsville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Gordonsville, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cumberland University
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College | 16.5 mi away | 1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN, 37087 |
61544425621222
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GORDONSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 63 E. MAIN STREET, GORDONSVILLE, TN, 38563 |
(615) 683-8063
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
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College | 17.7 mi away | 716 McMurry Blvd East, Hartsville, TN, 37074-2028 |
6153742147
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ALEXANDRIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 109 PUBLIC SQUARE, ALEXANDRIA, TN, 37012 |
(615) 529-4124
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Genesis Career College-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 18.8 mi away | 1505 Noah Court, Lebanon, TN, 37087 |
4702594514
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SMITH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 215 NORTH MAIN STREET, CARTHAGE, TN, 37030 |
(615) 735-1326
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WATERTOWN-WILSON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 206 PUBLIC SQUARE, WATERTOWN, TN, 37184 |
(615) 237-9700
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AUBURNTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 73 EAST MAIN ST., AUBURNTOWN, TN, 37016 |
(615) 563-5861
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LEBANON-WILSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 108 SOUTH HATTON AVENUE, LEBANON, TN, 37087 |
(615) 444-0632
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JUSTIN POTTER LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 101 SOUTH FIRST STREET, SMITHVILLE, TN, 37166 |
(615) 597-4359
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARTHAGE, TN US, located 7.2 miles from ZCTA5 38547. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.1° | 27.0° | 37.6° | 4.49" | 0.5" |
| February | 52.5° | 29.6° | 41.1° | 4.86" | 0.7" |
| March | 61.4° | 36.1° | 48.8° | 5.01" | 0.2" |
| April | 71.3° | 44.5° | 57.9° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.7° | 54.1° | 66.4° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.7° | 62.8° | 74.2° | 5.03" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.0° | 67.1° | 78.1° | 4.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.4° | 65.2° | 76.8° | 3.71" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.7° | 58.8° | 71.3° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.1° | 46.5° | 59.8° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.5° | 36.0° | 48.8° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| December | 51.7° | 30.4° | 41.1° | 4.92" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Gordonsville town | Town | 4.8 mi | — |
| Alexandria town | Town | 5.5 mi | — |
| South Carthage town | Town | 6.6 mi | — |
| Carthage town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Watertown city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38547. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.