ZIP Code 38543 Demographics & Data

All About Alpine, TN (ZIP Code 38543)

Tennessee

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 38543

The ZIP Code 38543 is associated with the city of Alpine in Tennessee in Overton County in the U.S. Median househould income is at $29,808, with an estimated 20% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 38543 has a median age of approximately 49.8 years, with 39.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 17.8% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $19,824. The current population estimate is 581.

Population in 38543

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38543 is 581.

Alpine, TN

The 38543 ZIP Code is associated with Alpine, TN in Overton County.

Area Codes associated with 38543

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38543 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 38543.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38543

Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 4:42 pm
Sunrise in 38543 6:52 am
Sunrise in 38543 4:42 pm

Weather forecast for 38543

Overnight's forecast for 38543: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 38543

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 38543 Good

Internet in 38543

An estimated 77.4% of households in ZIP Code 38543 have a computer, while about 67.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38543

Females make up an estimated 59.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 38543, while males comprise about 41.0%.

Health Insurance in 38543

Approximately 12.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38543 (Alpine, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38543

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38543, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 38543 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38543 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38543

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38543

The median household income in ZIP Code 38543 is $29,808, while the region's mean household income is $48,814. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,824. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38543 of $19,824 is approximately 33.61% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 19.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately108.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 38543 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 38543 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 38543

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 12.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 2.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.3%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38543

In ZIP Code 38543, 72.0% of the population graduated high school, while 17.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 19.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.5% in this Overton County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38543

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 19.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.5%
Some college, no degree 14.1%
Associate's degree 1.5%
Bachelor's degree 13.0%
Graduate or professional degree 4.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 38543

Residents of ZIP Code 38543 are older than average. The median age of 49.8 years in ZIP Code 38543 is approximately 30.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 39.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.5% of the population in 38543 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 18.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 38543 residents are aged 25 to 34 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 38543

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.3%
5 to 9 years 3.1%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 4.0%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 1.2%
35 to 44 years 18.6%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 5.5%
60 to 64 years 12.4%
65 to 74 years 21.5%
75 to 84 years 3.6%
85 years and over 2.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38543

In ZIP Code 38543, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Overton County region.

Language Spoken in 38543

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38543

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38543, an estimated 26.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.3% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Overton County region.

Age of Housing in 38543

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 26.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 19.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 38543

In 38543, 39.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 44.7 minutes. Approximately 29.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38543 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 38543 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 38543

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 14.1%
Manufacturing 8.1%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Retail trade 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 15.1%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 29.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 0.0%
Other services, except public administration 3.2%
Public administration 0.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38543 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 38543

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38543 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38543 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38543 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38543

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 38543

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38543 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38543 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.2% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes electricity rates in 38543 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38543

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38543 10.31¢/kWh 10.62¢/kWh 6.4¢/kWh
Tennessee 12.92¢/kWh 12.04¢/kWh 6.31¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 38543

Month ZIP Code 38543 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.7 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.88 3 6.31
Mar 4.8 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.4 5.13 7.3
May 5.52 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.38 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.72 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.52 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.08 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.35 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.38 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes solar power levels in 38543 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38543 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38543, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38543 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Overton County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38543

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 12
Credit reporting or credit repair services 6
Debt collection 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38543

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 12
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 6
Communication tactics 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 38543. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.