The ZIP Code 38079 is associated with the city of Tiptonville in Tennessee in Lake County in the U.S. It is estimated that about 8.3% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $11,304. An estimated 24% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $34,085. The median age in ZIP Code 38079 is approximately 41.3 years, and 17.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 5,229.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38079, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 38079 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38079 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.6%), followed by Black or African American (34.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Black or African American | 34.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 38079 is $34,085, while the region's mean household income is $49,969. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $11,304. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38079 of $11,304 is approximately 62.14% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 23.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately150.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 38079 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.6% of 38079 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 16.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 38079, 70.8% of the population graduated high school, while 8.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.4% in this Lake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 19.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.5% |
| Associate's degree | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 38079 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 38079 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.6% of the population in 38079 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 17.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 38079 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 38079, 97.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% 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 Lake County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.7% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38079, an estimated 16.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lake County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
In 38079, 22.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.1 minutes. Approximately 19.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38079 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 38079 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.9% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
| Retail trade | 16.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.1% |
| Public administration | 15.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38079 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38079 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 79.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38079 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.85% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 38079 | 10.43¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh | 6.26¢/kWh |
| Tennessee | 13.47¢/kWh | 12.72¢/kWh | 6.43¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 38079 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.2 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.02 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.74 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.8 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.06 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.38 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.62 | 1.78 | 5.46 |