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ZIP Code 38556
Jamestown, TN, Fentress County
Population
12,936
Land area
315.9sq mi
People per sq mi
41
City
Jamestown
ZIP 38556 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38556 at a glance
- ZIP 38556 (Jamestown) is 76% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,443 a year, 35% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 (44% below Tennessee) and median rent is $634 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38556
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38556, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,443
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$160,700
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$634/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
25.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
211
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,659
$97.84M annual payroll
PPP loans
$12.98M
536 loans
Campaign donations
$44.13K
0% D, 60% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38556, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
59.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38556, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.3%
U.S. 33.3% +12.0 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 38556
ZIP codes near 38556
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 38565Grimsley | 9.2 mi | 10.4 |
| 38589Grimsley | 9.6 mi | 30.2 |
| 38543Livingston | 10 mi | 41.5 |
| 38577Jamestown | 11 mi | 88.1 |
| 38553Clarkrange | 13 mi | 48.1 |
| 38549Byrdstown | 13 mi | 73.7 |
| 38542Livingston | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| 38504Elgin | 14 mi | 45.2 |
| 38554Monterey | 14 mi | 32.2 |
| 38573Byrdstown | 15 mi | 66.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38556?
- ZIP code 38556 is in Jamestown, TN (Fentress County).
- What county is ZIP code 38556 in?
- ZIP code 38556 is mostly in Fentress County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38556?
- About 12,936 people live in the 38556 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.