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Dyersburg, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38024

Dyer County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,406
75/sq mi
$57,061
Median income
$175,600
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dyersburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
75
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38024 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, with 27,406 residents across 366.4 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38024 reports a modest median household income of $57,061 (14% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $41,174. Poverty here runs at 16.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $175,600 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $776 monthly, and 59.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 38024, plus 6 more within Dyer County, give a clearer read than the 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 38024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dyersburg, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38024.

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 38024, Dyersburg, 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

27,406

Population

366.4

Area (sq mi)

75

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38024?

41.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.3%
African American 19.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$57,061

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$41,174

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38024 ranks nationally

Dyersburg, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,061 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,765

Total Housing Units

10,646

Occupied Units

1,119

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$175,600

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$776

Median Rent

1977

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

-0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38024 have decreased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 137
2021 +13.4% 155
2022 +13.3% 176
2023 +11.7% 197
2024 -0.1% 197

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 660 business establishments in ZIP 38024, employing approximately 11,523 people with a combined annual payroll of $567,097,000.

660

Businesses

11,523

Employees

$567.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 142 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 99 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 69 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 68 10.3%
Finance and insurance 48 7.3%
Construction 46 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 5.5%
Wholesale trade 35 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 5.3%
Manufacturing 27 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.8%
Information 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%

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 38024 vs 38007 →

ZIP 38024 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 38024 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 38024 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 38024 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
38007 Bogota, TN 91 8.9 mi
38047 Lenox, TN 91 7.8 mi
38059 Newbern, TN 7,663 9.2 mi
38070 Tigrett, TN 175 10.3 mi
38034 Friendship, TN 2,998 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dyer County

38059 standard
Newbern, TN
Pop: 7,663
38030 standard
Finley, TN
Pop: 977
38259 standard
Trimble, TN
Pop: 860
38070 standard
Tigrett, TN
Pop: 175
38007 standard
Bogota, TN
Pop: 91
38047 standard
Lenox, TN
Pop: 91

Related Areas

Dyer County Dyersburg, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38024 in? ▼
ZIP code 38024 (Dyersburg) is located in Dyer County, Tennessee. Dyer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dyer-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38024? ▼
ZIP code 38024 in Dyersburg, TN has a population of 27,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38024 is $57,061, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38024 is $175,600, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38024 is White at 74.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38024? ▼
ZIP code 38024 has 660 business establishments employing approximately 11,523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38024? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38024 are: Retail trade (142), Health care and social assistance (99), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38024? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38024 decreased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 38024? ▼
In ZIP code 38024, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 38024? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38024 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38024? ▼
In ZIP code 38024, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38024 is 16.2% 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.