ZIP Code 38059
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Newbern · Dyer County · Tennessee
- Population
- 7,663
- Median income
- $62,281
- Median home value
- $150,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.7%
- Land area
- 331.7 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.4
Chicago
ZIP code 38059 in Newbern, Tennessee has a population of 7,663. The median household income is $62,281, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $150,300, 46% below the US average. 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 331.7 square miles in Newbern, Dyer County, Tennessee. The area is home to 7,663 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 38059 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38059 sits at $62,281 (6% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,614. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $150,300 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $851 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dyer County, so you can benchmark 38059 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 38059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38059.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38059, Newbern, 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
7,663
Population
331.7
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38059?
35.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$62,281
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$29,614
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,357
Total Housing Units
3,107
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,300
Median Home Value
-39% vs state
$851
Median Rent
1980
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
+19.6%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38059 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 151 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 163 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 191 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 194 |
| 2024 | +19.6% | 232 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 38059, employing approximately 1,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,157,000.
82
Businesses
1,622
Employees
$84.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 18.3% |
| Construction | 13 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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.
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