ZIP Code 37098

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Lyles · Hickman County · Tennessee

Population
5,382

35/sq mi

Median income
$63,371

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$241,600

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 35.9

Land area
155.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 37098 in Lyles, Tennessee has a population of 5,382. The median household income is $63,371, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $241,600, 13% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 37098 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.5 square miles in Lyles, Hickman County, Tennessee. The area is home to 5,382 residents, producing a population density of 35 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 37098 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 37098 sits at $63,371 (5% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,006. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $241,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $823 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 37098 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hickman County, so you can benchmark 37098 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 37098

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37098.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,382

Population

155.5

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 37098?

35.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$38,006

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,430

Total Housing Units

2,293

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$241,600

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$823

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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 Code City Population Distance
37025 Bon Aqua, TN 6,226 5.6 mi
38476 Primm Springs, TN 1,228 6.0 mi
38454 Duck River, TN 1,208 10.2 mi
38487 Williamsport, TN 1,057 11.1 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Lyles, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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