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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
$70,150
Median income
$214,000
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $32,092. Local economic indicators show a 16.6% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $214,000 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $994 a month; 78.3% of 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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tipton County, letting you compare 38011 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 38011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brighton, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38011.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 38011?

40.5

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 12.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$32,092

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38011 ranks nationally

Brighton, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,150 47th percentile higher than 47% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,873

Total Housing Units

3,720

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$214,000

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38011 ranks #3 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 38011 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 38011 ranks #3 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
38004 Atoka, TN 9,866 4.7 mi
38058 Munford, TN 10,236 6.4 mi
38019 Covington, TN 15,601 8.0 mi
38015 Burlison, TN 2,828 9.1 mi
38036 Gallaway, TN 478 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tipton County

38019 standard
Covington, TN
Pop: 15,601
38058 standard
Munford, TN
Pop: 10,236
38004 standard
Atoka, TN
Pop: 9,866
38023 standard
Drummonds, TN
Pop: 6,146
38049 standard
Mason, TN
Pop: 4,984
38015 standard
Burlison, TN
Pop: 2,828

Related Areas

Tipton County Brighton, TN Tennessee

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.

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