Drummonds, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38023
Tipton County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,146
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,568
- Median income Near-median income area
- $260,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Drummonds pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38023 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38023 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Drummonds, Tipton County, Tennessee, home to 6,146 residents across 170.7 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38023 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,568 (18% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,464. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $260,700 (5% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,076; 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tipton County, so 38023 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 38023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Drummonds, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38023.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 38023, Drummonds, 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
6,146
Population
170.7
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38023?
41.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
0.2%
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?
$78,568
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,464
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38023 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Drummonds, 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)
$78,568 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
2,227housing units
2,227
Total Housing Units
1,983
Occupied Units
244
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,076
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 38023, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,527,000.
35
Businesses
152
Employees
$7.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 28.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.6% |
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 38023 vs 38053 →
ZIP 38023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38053
Millington (38053)
27,932 residents
- 38058 10,236
Munford (38058)
10,236 residents
- 38023 6,146
Drummonds (38023)
6,146 residents
- 38015 2,828
Burlison (38015)
2,828 residents
- 72395 1,017
Wilson (72395)
1,017 residents
- 38054 284
Millington (38054)
284 residents
- 72329 80
Driver (72329)
80 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38023 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38058
Munford (38058)
$83,750 median income
- 38023
Drummonds (38023)
$78,568 median income
- 72395
Wilson (72395)
$78,507 median income
- 38015
Burlison (38015)
$69,141 median income
- 38053
Millington (38053)
$58,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38023 ranks #2 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 38023, 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 (6,146 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 38023 in?
ZIP code 38023 (Drummonds) 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 38023?
ZIP code 38023 in Drummonds, TN has a population of 6,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38023?
The median household income in ZIP 38023 is $78,568, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38023?
The median home value in ZIP 38023 is $260,700, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38023?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38023 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38023?
ZIP code 38023 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38023?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38023 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38023?
In ZIP code 38023, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 38023?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38023 is 34.8 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 38023?
In ZIP code 38023, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38023?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38023 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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