Lyles, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37098
Hickman County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,382
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,371
- Median income Near-median income area
- $241,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lyles pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37098 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 37098 (Lyles, TN) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 326.3 in 2023 to 368.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 37098 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lyles, Hickman County, Tennessee, home to 5,382 residents across 155.5 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 37098 reports a modest median household income of $63,371 (5% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,006. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $241,600 (2% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $823; 70.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Hickman County, so 37098 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 37098
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lyles, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37098.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 37098, Lyles, 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
5,382
Population
155.5
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37098?
35.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$63,371
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,006
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37098 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Lyles, 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)
$63,371 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
2,430housing units
2,430
Total Housing Units
2,293
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$823
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
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
368
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+268%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 37098 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +268% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.8% | 210 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 244 |
| 2022 | +30.9% | 320 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 326 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 368 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 37098, employing approximately 313 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,782,000.
47
Businesses
313
Employees
$11.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 21.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.4% |
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 37098 vs 37025 →
ZIP 37098 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37025
Bon Aqua (37025)
6,226 residents
- 37098
Lyles (37098)
5,382 residents
- 38476 1,228
Primm Springs (38476)
1,228 residents
- 38454 1,208
Duck River (38454)
1,208 residents
- 38487 1,057
Williamsport (38487)
1,057 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37098 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37098 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38487
Williamsport (38487)
$104,458 median income
- 38476
Primm Springs (38476)
$83,654 median income
- 37025
Bon Aqua (37025)
$77,846 median income
- 37098
Lyles (37098)
$63,371 median income
- 38454
Duck River (38454)
$61,914 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37098 ranks #4 of 5 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 37098, 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 (5,382 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 37098 in?
ZIP code 37098 (Lyles) is located in Hickman County, Tennessee. Hickman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hickman-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37098?
ZIP code 37098 in Lyles, TN has a population of 5,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37098?
The median household income in ZIP 37098 is $63,371, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37098?
The median home value in ZIP 37098 is $241,600, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37098?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37098 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37098?
ZIP code 37098 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 313 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37098?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37098 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 37098?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 37098 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 268%. 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 37098?
In ZIP code 37098, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37098?
In ZIP code 37098, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37098?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37098 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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