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ZIP Code 38221
Big Sandy, TN, Benton County
Population
3,098
Land area
108.4sq mi
People per sq mi
29
City
Big Sandy
ZIP 38221 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38221 at a glance
- ZIP 38221 (Big Sandy) is 83% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,714, 24% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,100 (51% below Tennessee) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38221
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38221, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,714
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$139,100
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
29.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
23
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
108
$2.4M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.4M
72 loans
Campaign donations
$2,080
0% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38221, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
34
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38221, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38221?
- ZIP code 38221 is in Big Sandy, TN (Benton County).
- What county is ZIP code 38221 in?
- ZIP code 38221 is mostly in Benton County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38221?
- About 3,098 people live in the 38221 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.