ZIP Code 38541 — Allons, TN
38541 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Allons, Tennessee, in Clay County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 38541 at a glance
| ZIP code | 38541 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Allons |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Clay FIPS 47027 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,542 |
| Coordinates | 36.529030, -85.337670 |
How ZIP+4 works in 38541
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 38541. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 38541 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 38541.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38573 | Monroe, TN | 7.1 mi |
| 38551 | Celina, TN | 8.5 mi |
| 38568 | Hilham, TN | 9.7 mi |
| 38549 | Byrdstown, TN | 10.5 mi |
| 38570 | Livingston, TN | 10.6 mi |
| 38543 | Alpine, TN | 14.5 mi |
| 42151 | Hestand, KY | 14.9 mi |
| 38542 | Allred, TN | 16.5 mi |
| 38575 | Moss, TN | 16.6 mi |
| 38580 | Rickman, TN | 17.5 mi |
| 42717 | Burkesville, KY | 17.6 mi |
| 42602 | Albany, KY | 18 mi |
Questions about 38541
What is the ZIP+4 code for 38541?
38541 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 38541, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 38541?
38541 is assigned to Allons, Tennessee, in Clay County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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