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Gallaway, TN
City in Fayette County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38036.
Population
609
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
105
ZIP codes
1
Gallaway and its ZIP codes
Gallaway at a glance
- Gallaway is 39% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,208, 57% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,400 (36% below Tennessee) and median rent is $455 a month.
Local data for Gallaway, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gallaway, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,208
Poverty rate
43.3%
Median home value
$184,400
Median rent
$455/mo
Homeownership
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
51.1
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (20), German Americans (17), Mexican Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Gallaway.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,836
8,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$357M
FY 2026, $8,501 per person
PPP loans
$963K
16 loans, 107 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gallaway, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gallaway, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
484
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gallaway, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
22.9%
U.S. 12.1% +10.8 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Gallaway
1 in or overlapping Gallaway. Population shown
Cities near Gallaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradenTown | 4.3 mi | 3.7 |
| ArlingtonTown | 4.6 mi | 23.8 |
| LakelandCity | 7 mi | 23.5 |
| OaklandTown | 7.1 mi | 10.5 |
| MasonTown | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| BartlettCity | 12 mi | 32.3 |
| AtokaTown | 12 mi | 12.1 |
| BrightonTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| MunfordCity | 14 mi | 9.5 |
| SomervilleTown | 14 mi | 13.6 |
| StantonTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| MillingtonCity | 16 mi | 22.4 |
| WillistonCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 18 mi | 11.4 |
| PipertonCity | 18 mi | 27.2 |
| Gilt EdgeCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gallaway, TN in?
- Gallaway is in Fayette County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Gallaway, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gallaway include 38036.
- What is the population of Gallaway, TN?
- About 609 people live in Gallaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gallaway?
- Nearby places include Braden (4.3 mi), Arlington (4.6 mi), Lakeland (7 mi), Oakland (7.1 mi), Mason (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023