The ZIP Code 38481 is associated with the city of Saint Joseph in Tennessee in Lawrence County in the U.S. The median household income is $36,685, while about 10% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 38481 is estimated to at 39.8 years, and about 22.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 7.9% of residents in this Tennessee region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $21,236. The current population estimate is 1,047.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38481, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 38481 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38481 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.4%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 38481 is $36,685, while the region's mean household income is $51,781. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,236. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38481 of $21,236 is approximately 28.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,859. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 38481 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 38481 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 38481, 80.1% of the population graduated high school, while 7.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 10.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 49.2% in this Lawrence County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 10.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 49.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.1% |
| Associate's degree | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 38481 are older than average. The median age of 39.8 years in ZIP Code 38481 is approximately 4.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.0% of the population in 38481 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 38481 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.8% |
In ZIP Code 38481, 96.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% 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 Lawrence County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38481, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Lawrence County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.6% |
In 38481, 53.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.4 minutes. Approximately 29.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38481 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 38481 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.7% |
| Construction | 15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 29.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.1% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38481 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 43.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 38481 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.9% of adults 18 and older in this Lawrence County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 41.9% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.3% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.6% |
| High cholesterol | 43.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38481 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.8% of those 18 and above in 38481 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 38481 include obesity (40.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (35.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 49.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| Current smoking | 24.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 35.7% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38481 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 38481 | 10.12¢/kWh | 10.88¢/kWh | 7.53¢/kWh |
| Tennessee | 11.98¢/kWh | 11.87¢/kWh | 6.28¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 38481 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.46 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.76 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.73 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.89 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.43 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.74 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.65 | 1.78 | 5.46 |