Brighton, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38011
Tipton County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,908
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,150
- Median income Near-median income area
- $214,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brighton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38011 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 38011 (Brighton, TN) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.7 in 2023 to 226.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38011 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brighton, Tipton County, Tennessee, home to 9,908 residents across 152.7 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,150 (6% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,092. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $214,000 (14% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $994; 78.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tipton County, so 38011 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 38011
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38011.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 38011, Brighton, 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
9,908
Population
152.7
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38011?
40.5
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
2.0%
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?
$70,150
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$32,092
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38011 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Brighton, 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)
$70,150 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
3,873housing units
3,873
Total Housing Units
3,720
Occupied Units
153
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,000
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$994
Median Rent
1991
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38011 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 142 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 161 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 193 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 208 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 227 |
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 94 business establishments in ZIP 38011, employing approximately 1,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,884,000.
94
Businesses
1,564
Employees
$101.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 38011 vs 38004 →
ZIP 38011 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38019
Covington (38019)
15,601 residents
- 38058
Munford (38058)
10,236 residents
- 38011
Brighton (38011)
9,908 residents
- 38004
Atoka (38004)
9,866 residents
- 38015 2,828
Burlison (38015)
2,828 residents
- 38036 478
Gallaway (38036)
478 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38011 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38004
Atoka (38004)
$92,928 median income
- 38058
Munford (38058)
$83,750 median income
- 38011
Brighton (38011)
$70,150 median income
- 38015
Burlison (38015)
$69,141 median income
- 38019
Covington (38019)
$61,826 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38011 ranks #3 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 38011, 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 (9,908 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 38011 in?
ZIP code 38011 (Brighton) is located in Tipton County, Tennessee. Tipton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tipton-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38011?
ZIP code 38011 in Brighton, TN has a population of 9,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38011?
The median household income in ZIP 38011 is $70,150, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38011?
The median home value in ZIP 38011 is $214,000, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38011?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38011 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38011?
ZIP code 38011 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 1,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38011?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38011 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38011?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38011 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 38011?
In ZIP code 38011, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 38011?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38011 is 33.7 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 38011?
In ZIP code 38011, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38011?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38011 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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