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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
$63,371
Median income
$241,600
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,006. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $241,600 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $823 monthly, and 70.3% of units 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 -. 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 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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 37098 ranks nationally

Lyles, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,371 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

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)

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

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ZIP 37098 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37098 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37098 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Hickman County

37033 standard
Centerville, TN
Pop: 7,805
37025 standard
Bon Aqua, TN
Pop: 6,226
37137 standard
Nunnelly, TN
Pop: 2,725
37140 standard
Only, TN
Pop: 1,365
38454 standard
Duck River, TN
Pop: 1,208

Related Areas

Hickman County Lyles, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.