38037 ZIP Code – Gates, Tennessee
38037 is a small ZIP code in Gates, Tennessee, part of Lauderdale County with a population of approximately 1,582 residents. At $39,625, the median household income here runs below the Tennessee average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $98,500 are well below the national average, with 64.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $638 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 10.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 12.5%, well below the national average. The median age is 41.1, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 38040, 38050, 38034.
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ZIP 38037 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38037 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,582 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $98k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $638 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.5% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38040 – Halls
- 38050 – Maury City
- 38034 – Friendship
- 38021 – Crockett Mills
- 38070 – Tigrett
- 38001 – Alamo
- 38063 – Ripley
- 38012 – Brownsville
- 38024 – Dyersburg
- 38006 – Bells
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38040 | HALLS | 4,848 | $46,554 |
| 38050 | MAURY CITY | 521 | $60,559 |
| 38034 | FRIENDSHIP | 3,343 | $55,321 |
| 38021 | CROCKETT MILLS | 10 | Not provided |
| 38070 | TIGRETT | 67 | $55,767 |