ZIP Code 38579, Tennessee
ZIP Code 38579 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38579 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in White County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,475. The land area covers 18.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,475 | ±422 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 560 | ±140 | 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 | 597 | ±141 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 560 | ±140 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 37 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $229,100 | ±$41,547 |
| Median Gross Rent | $920 | ±$214 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,940 | ±$15,770 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,883 | ±$5,661 |
| Poverty Rate | 31.9% | ±16.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 471 | ±274 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±10.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 678 | ±239 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±14.2% |
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 WHITE
GUS Population: 29,108 (2024)
ID: 175703
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
1 E BOCKMAN WAY, SPARTA TN 38583-2049
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | McMinnville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sparta, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sparta, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Smithville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | McMinnville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Doyle, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Rock Island, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sparta, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | McMinnville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sparta, 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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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
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College | 14.4 mi away | 241 Vo Tech Dr, McMinnville, TN, 37110 |
9314735587
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WHITE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 11 N. CHURCH STREET, SPARTA, TN, 38583 |
(931) 836-3613
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Fortis Institute-Cookeville
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1025 Highway 111, Cookeville, TN, 38501-4305 |
9315263660
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BURRITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 427 COLLEGE STREET, SPENCER, TN, 38585 |
(931) 946-2575
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Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design
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College Vocational | 22.4 mi away | 170 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN, 38501 |
9315261478
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MAGNESS COMMUNITY HOUSE & LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 118 WEST MAIN STREET, MCMINNVILLE, TN, 37110 |
(931) 473-2428
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Tennessee Technological University
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College | 23.5 mi away | 1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN, 38505-0001 |
9313723101
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JUSTIN POTTER LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 101 SOUTH FIRST STREET, SMITHVILLE, TN, 37166 |
(615) 597-4359
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Genesis Career College-Cookeville
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College Vocational | 23.8 mi away | 880-A East 10th Street, Cookeville, TN, 38501-1907 |
4702594514
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BAXTER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 200 MAIN STREET, BAXTER, TN, 38544 |
(931) 252-1888
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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 ROCK ISLAND SP, TN US, located 5.6 miles from ZCTA5 38579. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.7° | 29.3° | 38.5° | 5.09" | — |
| February | 52.5° | 32.3° | 42.4° | 5.11" | — |
| March | 61.6° | 39.1° | 50.3° | 6.02" | — |
| April | 70.4° | 46.7° | 58.6° | 5.16" | — |
| May | 77.9° | 56.2° | 67.0° | 4.78" | — |
| June | 84.2° | 64.4° | 74.3° | 5.37" | — |
| July | 86.7° | 67.5° | 77.1° | 5.29" | — |
| August | 85.8° | 66.7° | 76.2° | 4.29" | — |
| September | 80.1° | 60.8° | 70.4° | 4.04" | — |
| October | 70.7° | 48.1° | 59.4° | 3.46" | — |
| November | 60.5° | 38.3° | 49.4° | 4.56" | — |
| December | 52.0° | 32.4° | 42.2° | 6.24" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle town | Town | 2.4 mi | — |
| Sparta city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Spencer city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Bon Air CDP | CDP | 12.0 mi | — |
| McMinnville city | City | 16.7 mi | — |
| Smithville city | City | 17.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38579. • 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.