ZIP Code 38044

standard

Source:

Hornsby · Hardeman County · Tennessee

Population
865

8/sq mi

Median income
$46,471

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$299,000

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.1%

Median age 46

Land area
108.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38044 in Hornsby, Tennessee has a population of 865. The median household income is $46,471, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $299,000, 7% above the US average. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.1 square miles in Hornsby, Hardeman County, Tennessee. The area is home to 865 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38044 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38044 sits at $46,471 (30% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,044. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $299,000 (21% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardeman County, so you can benchmark 38044 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38044, Hornsby, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

865

Population

108.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 38044?

46.0

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$46,471

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$38,044

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

500

Total Housing Units

394

Occupied Units

106

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$299,000

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 38044, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $910,000.

9

Businesses

24

Employees

$910K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38044 vs 38061 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38061 Pocahontas, TN 977 9.9 mi
38052 Middleton, TN 3,907 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardeman County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38044 in?
ZIP code 38044 (Hornsby) 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 38044?
ZIP code 38044 in Hornsby, TN has a population of 865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38044?
The median household income in ZIP 38044 is $46,471, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38044?
The median home value in ZIP 38044 is $299,000, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38044 is White at 77.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38044?
ZIP code 38044 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38044?
In ZIP code 38044, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 38044?
In ZIP code 38044, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38044 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Hornsby, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.