Bolivar, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38008
Hardeman County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,721
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,789
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bolivar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38008 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38008 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, home to 9,721 residents across 384.2 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38008 reports a modest median household income of $43,789 (34% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,944. Unemployment is 11.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $127,800 (48% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $826; owner occupancy is 66.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardeman County, so 38008 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 38008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bolivar, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38008.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 38008, Bolivar, 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
9,721
Population
384.2
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38008?
36.0
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$43,789
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$25,944
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38008 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Bolivar, 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)
$43,789 11th percentile higher than 11% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,003housing units
4,003
Total Housing Units
3,691
Occupied Units
312
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,800
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$826
Median Rent
1980
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
+24.1%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38008 have increased 24.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.5% | 120 |
| 2020 | +8.3% | 130 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 138 |
| 2022 | +24.1% | 172 |
| 2024 | – | 184 |
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 176 business establishments in ZIP 38008, employing approximately 2,006 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,873,000.
176
Businesses
2,006
Employees
$83.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 21.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 18.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.0% |
| Information | 6 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.7% |
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 38008 vs 38381 →
ZIP 38008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38008
Bolivar (38008)
9,721 residents
- 38381 1,640
Toone (38381)
1,640 residents
- 38042 796
Hickory Valley (38042)
796 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38008 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38381
Toone (38381)
$51,313 median income
- 38042
Hickory Valley (38042)
$46,875 median income
- 38008
Bolivar (38008)
$43,789 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38008 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 38008, 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 (9,721 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 38008 in?
ZIP code 38008 (Bolivar) is located in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Hardeman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardeman-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38008?
ZIP code 38008 in Bolivar, TN has a population of 9,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38008?
The median household income in ZIP 38008 is $43,789, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38008?
The median home value in ZIP 38008 is $127,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38008 is African American at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38008?
ZIP code 38008 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 2,006 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38008 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (33), Finance and insurance (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38008 increased by 24.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 38008?
In ZIP code 38008, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 38008?
In ZIP code 38008, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38008 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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