Lafayette, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37083
Macon County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,909
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,843
- Median income Below-median income area
- $239,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lafayette pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37083 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 37083 (Lafayette, TN) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.2 in 2023 to 285.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37083 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lafayette, Macon County, Tennessee, home to 13,909 residents across 380.0 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37083 reports a modest median household income of $61,843 (7% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,795. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $239,500 (3% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $862; 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Macon County, so 37083 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lafayette, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37083.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Finance and insurance 22
Finance and insurance
22 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37083, Lafayette, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
13,909
Population
380.0
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37083?
38.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,843
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$27,795
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 37083 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Lafayette, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,843 Top 49% higher than 51% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,891housing units
6,891
Total Housing Units
6,215
Occupied Units
676
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,500
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$862
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37083 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 181 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 212 |
| 2022 | +23.0% | 261 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 264 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 285 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 253 business establishments in ZIP 37083, employing approximately 3,068 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,866,000.
253
Businesses
3,068
Employees
$142.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 56 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.0% |
| Information | 5 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37083 vs 37057 →
ZIP 37083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37083
Lafayette (37083)
13,909 residents
- 37074
Hartsville (37074)
6,965 residents
- 37057 834
Dixon Springs (37057)
834 residents
- 42153 326
Holland (42153)
326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37083 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37057
Dixon Springs (37057)
$78,940 median income
- 37074
Hartsville (37074)
$71,914 median income
- 37083
Lafayette (37083)
$61,843 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37083 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37083, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,909 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37083 in?
ZIP code 37083 (Lafayette) is located in Macon County, Tennessee. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37083?
ZIP code 37083 in Lafayette, TN has a population of 13,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37083?
The median household income in ZIP 37083 is $61,843, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37083?
The median home value in ZIP 37083 is $239,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37083 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37083?
ZIP code 37083 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 3,068 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37083 are: Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (39), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37083?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37083 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37083?
In ZIP code 37083, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 37083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 37083 is 32.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37083?
In ZIP code 37083, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37083 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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