ZIP Code 38585 Demographics & Data

All About Spencer, TN (ZIP Code 38585)

Tennessee

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 38585

The ZIP Code 38585 is associated with the city of Spencer in Tennessee in Van Buren County in the U.S. The median household income is approximately $37,889, and an estimated 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 38585 has a median age of approximately 45.0 years, with 25.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 5.6% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $17,189. The current population estimate is 4,020.

Population in 38585

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38585 is 4,020.

Spencer, TN

The 38585 ZIP Code is associated with Spencer, TN in Van Buren County.

Area Codes associated with 38585

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38585 include 423, and 931.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38585

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 4:47 pm
Sunrise in 38585 6:51 am
Sunrise in 38585 4:47 pm

Weather forecast for 38585

Overnight's forecast for 38585: A slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 38585

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 38585 Fair

Internet in 38585

An estimated 69.9% of households in ZIP Code 38585 have a computer, while about 64.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38585

Females make up an estimated 50.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 38585, while males comprise about 50.0%.

Health Insurance in 38585

Approximately 14.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38585 (Spencer, TN) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38585

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38585, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.8% of 38585 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38585 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38585. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38585

Industry Percent
White 99.5%
Black or African American 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38585

The median household income in ZIP Code 38585 is $37,889, while the region's mean household income is $44,989. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,189. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38585 of $17,189 is approximately 42.43% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 10.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately8.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.1% of the population in 38585 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.7% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.6% of 38585 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 24.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 4.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38585

In ZIP Code 38585, 75.0% of the population graduated high school, while 5.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 50.0% in this Van Buren County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38585

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 50.0%
Some college, no degree 14.1%
Associate's degree 5.2%
Bachelor's degree 3.1%
Graduate or professional degree 2.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585

Residents of ZIP Code 38585 are older than average. The median age of 45.0 years in ZIP Code 38585 is approximately 18.11% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 38585 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 38585 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.4%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 6.6%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 4.3%
25 to 34 years 10.0%
35 to 44 years 11.6%
45 to 54 years 12.6%
55 to 59 years 8.7%
60 to 64 years 7.8%
65 to 74 years 13.2%
75 to 84 years 6.1%
85 years and over 1.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38585

In ZIP Code 38585, 94.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% 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 Van Buren County region.

Language Spoken in 38585

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.2%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 3.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38585, an estimated 26.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Van Buren County region.

Age of Housing in 38585

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 26.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585

In 38585, 46.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.2 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38585 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 38585 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.6%
Construction 5.3%
Manufacturing 23.8%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.9%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.9%
Other services, except public administration 2.0%
Public administration 11.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38585 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38585 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38585 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38585 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38585

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38585. 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 38585. 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 38585

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38585 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38585 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% 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 38585. This visualizes electricity rates in 38585 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38585

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38585 10.18¢/kWh 11.37¢/kWh 6.53¢/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 38585

Month ZIP Code 38585 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.99 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.04 3 6.31
Mar 4.9 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.18 5.13 7.3
May 5.64 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.67 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.56 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.69 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.52 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.09 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.64 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.54 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 38585. This visualizes solar power levels in 38585 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38585 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38585, mortgage have received the most complaints in 38585 in the past 12 months. Student loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Van Buren County region was struggling to repay a loan.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 38585. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38585

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Mortgage 1
Student loan 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38585

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Struggling to repay your loan 1
Trouble during payment process 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 38585. 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.