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Bells city, TN

ZIP 38006 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38006

38006 has a population of 5,375 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (51.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Black
12.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.7%-32% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.4%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.6%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.2%+19% vs US avg
x
High school
34.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.1%-27% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.8%+120% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.9%+691% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38006

Poverty Rate
14.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.1%-27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.8%+120% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.3%+79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.9%+691% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,375
Median age36.8
Poverty rate14.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Black12.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born10.1%