ZIP Code 38021 in Crockett Mills, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Crockett Mills, Tennessee
City Alias:Crockett Mls
County:Crockett County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:04:03 PM
Population:40 [See All]
Area Code:731
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.8762, -89.1744
Land Area:0.674 sq mi
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38021 - Crockett Mills, TN

ZIP Code 38021, Crockett Mills

Border Hub Unique ZIP
LocationCrockett County, TN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population40
Households13
PO Boxes46 Regional Hub (354%)
Median Age34.3 years
Seasonal Housing14%
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 38034
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 46 PO Boxes for a community of just 40 people, creating an adoption rate of 3.54 times the local household count.
  • This is a true PO Box only zone with no street delivery alternatives for local residents.
  • Two rural carrier routes operate from this facility, extending service beyond the immediate community boundaries.
  • Only one street (Jackson Store Road) appears in delivery records, with 2 delivery points recorded.
  • The community covers just 0.67 square miles of land area with zero water area.
  • Census data shows 22 total housing units, with 13 occupied and 9 vacant, giving a 59% occupancy rate.

Regional Service Hub

The math tells the story. With 3.5 times more boxes than local households, this post office serves a broader region. Surrounding areas without carrier delivery routes come here for mail service. It's common in agricultural West Tennessee, where farmsteads dot the countryside between small towns. The nearest neighboring service ZIP is 38034, which covers the surrounding delivery area.

Mail Delivery System

This is a true PO Box only zone. There's no street delivery option. The USPS operates two rural routes from this facility, serving customers beyond the post office itself. Jackson Store Road is the only named street with carrier delivery records, showing two delivery points. A building record exists for the Postmaster facility.

Community Demographics

The community has minimal infrastructure. Census data shows 22 total housing units, with 13 occupied and 9 vacant. The median age is 34.3 years. Population demographics include 35 white residents, 1 Black resident, and 4 residents of two or more races. All 7 households in the ACS sample reported having high school education or higher.

Why This Pattern Exists

Crockett Mills maintains its own ZIP despite the tiny population because of its regional service function. The post office became a collection point for rural addresses that can't receive home delivery. This pattern appears throughout Tennessee's agricultural regions, where county seats and crossroads communities host post offices serving areas much larger than their immediate boundaries. The name appears as both "Crockett Mills" and the abbreviated "Crockett Mls" in USPS records.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Delivery Rural Roads Historic Commerce Names

The name 'Jackson Store Road' references historic rural commerce. With only one street in delivery records and two points served, this reflects a minimal street infrastructure where the post office itself serves as the primary service point for the broader region.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38021 has 40 residents and 13 households (average 3.08 persons per household). The median age is 34.3 years, younger than the state (39.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.5% male and 42.5% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.7%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.5%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:40Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:59.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:13Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.08Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--2211911911541742123201527121070
Decennial Census59------------------40--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.3

Male Median Age: 26.5

Female Median Age: 51.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male201515303001200000
Female100002200051600000
Total301517503052800000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3587.50%
Black:12.50%
Hispanic:*410.00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:40100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2357.50%26.5 years
Females:1742.50%51.7 years
Total:40100%34.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $41,098 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024.

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$41,098$41,875$41,757$40,545$40,368$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$41,890$41,875$41,757$40,929$40,735$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$45,577$48,214$47,824$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $65,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$65,700$65,600$0$64,100$64,300$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38021 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:432Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38021 is located in Crockett County, Tennessee, within the Jackson, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27180) and Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 115,425 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 38021. It covers 0.674 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jackson, TNSource: Census
CBSA Number:27180Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:115,425Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.674 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6850.53 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38023 | | 38019

Schools in ZIP Code 38021


We could not locate which school district 38021 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Friendship Elementary 6117 Highway 189
Friendship, TN 38034
District: Crockett County School DistrictNearby
Maury City Elementary 5442 Highway 88
Maury City, TN 38050
District: Crockett County School DistrictNearby
Crockett County Middle School 497 North Cavalier Dr
Alamo, TN 38001
District: Crockett County School DistrictNearby
Crockett County High School 2014 Highway 88
Alamo, TN 38001
District: Crockett County School DistrictNearby
Alamo Elementary 265 E Park St
Alamo, TN 38001
District: Alamo City School DistrictNearby
Christ Classical Academy 1005 US Highway 51 Byp W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Christian Academy 10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sacred Heart Of Jesus High School 146 Mcclellan Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38021


Dyersburg State Community College 1510 Lake Road
Dyersburg, TN 38024-2411
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Northwest 340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Ripley 127 Industrial Drive
Ripley, TN 38063
Type: Post Secondary
Union University 1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN 38305-3697
Type: Post Secondary
Arnolds Beauty School 1179 S Second St
Milan, TN 38358
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jackson 2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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