ZIP Code 38362 in Oakfield, TN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Oakfield, Tennessee
County:Madison County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:06:29 PM
Population:1,153 [See All]
Area Code:731
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.7243, -88.7858
Land Area:8.64 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38362 has 1,153 residents and 468 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 42.2 years, older than the state (39.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (59.2%, much lower than the state average of 72.2%) and Black or African American (30.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,153Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:1,011Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:1,269Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:133.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$60,714Source: Census ACS
Households:468Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$164,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.46Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.80Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,1621,0211,0681,3981,1751,1491,3081,3311,3631,1671,0691,0029911,011
Decennial Census1,145------------------1,153--------
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: 42.2

Male Median Age: 43.1

Female Median Age: 41.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3527433527354328185246394741191646
Female3435384512362647523129784133162838
Total696281803971697570837511788743544714
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:68361.20%
Black:34631.00%
Hispanic:*464.12%
Asian:70.63%
American Indian:10.09%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:332.96%
Total:1,116100%
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:56148.66%43.1 years
Females:59251.34%41.8 years
Total:1,153100%42.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:90689.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:585.74%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4710.39%
Total Population:1,011100%
Total Native Population:90689.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:10510.39%
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 $60,714, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $8,477 (16.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,421. Family households earn a median of $65,375 versus $57,723 for nonfamily households (a difference of $7,652). By gender, male median income is $57,206 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $57,206 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 78.3%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (36.0%).

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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$52,237$43,598$41,019$50,000$44,286$42,358$51,964$55,441$53,293$56,926$61,667$62,257$62,163$60,714
Median Family Income$44,394$42,683$41,389$49,479$48,375$55,500$58,942$56,912$58,864$78,000$64,665$67,056$67,500$65,375
Median NonFamily Income$56,875$54,706$39,091$60,893$21,818$21,875$22,418$30,625$32,353$48,194$54,507$59,734$61,378$57,723
Median Male Income$36,346$42,500$40,750$39,615$34,408$34,231$22,148$21,892$22,169$37,375$40,563$58,988$58,580$57,206
Median Female Income$34,453$58,750$30,781$38,824$28,850$29,460$30,938$35,486$32,434$29,028$36,250$38,750$60,048$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:59172.07%
Unemployed:516.22%
Not In Labor Force:17821.71%
Total:820100%
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:7212.18%
Service:10718.10%
Sales and Office:21336.04%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:294.91%
Production, transportation, and material moving:17028.76%
Total Civilian Employed Population:591100%
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 $164,700, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $71,400 (76.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62,600. The median gross rent is $1,029, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $113 (9.89%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $119. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.78% (79.39% with a mortgage, 20.61% free-and-clear) and renters 27.22% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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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$93,300$95,700$97,600$87,100$86,400$88,400$89,200$87,000$102,100$116,700$119,000$139,200$143,300$164,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:4545.92%
$1,000 to $1,499:5354.08%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:98100%
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$1,142$1,139$0$0$1,071$1,092$1,103$1,107$1,148$1,171$1,266$1,180$1,152$1,029
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):20857.78%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5415.00%
Renter Occupied:9827.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:360100%

Occupied Housing Units:360100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:360100%
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:28378.61%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:7721.39%
Total Housing Units:360100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 20.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 17.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (30.83%). College enrollment is 23.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:457.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):20733.77%
Some college, no degree:20833.93%
Associate's degree:304.89%
Bachelor's degree:609.79%
Graduate or professional degree:6310.28%
Total:613100%
High school or higher:56892.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:12320.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:78372.10%
Public Insurance:18116.67%
No Insurance:12211.23%
Total:1,086100%
Has Health Insurance:96488.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty15.8%20.0%17.5%17.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.3%10.0%11.6%17.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2016.67%
Kindergarten:3529.17%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3730.83%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:2823.33%
Total:120100%
Early Childhood:5545.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):7260.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38362 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 40 people with an annual payroll of $1,418,000. USPS data shows 516 residential mailboxes and 11 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:516Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:11Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:566Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:516Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$304,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,418,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:40Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38362 is located in Madison 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 1.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 38362. It covers 8.64 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:Jackson, TN MSASource: Census
Land Area:8.64 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


38363 | | 38361

Schools in ZIP Code 38362


We could not locate which school district 38362 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.

East Elementary School 2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Jackson-Madison County School SystemNearby
Northeast Middle School 2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Jackson-Madison County School SystemNearby
Thelma Barker Elementary 1470 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Jackson-Madison County School SystemNearby
Nova Early Learning Center 248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Jackson-Madison County School SystemNearby
North Side High School 3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Jackson-Madison County School SystemNearby
Augustine School 1171 Old Humboldt Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sacred Heart Of Jesus High School 146 Mcclellan Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Christian Academy 10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38362


Union University 1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN 38305-3697
Type: Post Secondary
Jackson State Community College 2046 North Pky
Jackson, TN 38301-3797
Type: Post Secondary
Lane College 545 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301-4598
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Jackson 1433 Hollywood Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Jackson 2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
Type: Post Secondary
Arnolds Beauty School 1179 S Second St
Milan, TN 38358
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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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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