Newbern, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38059
Dyer County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,663
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,281
- Median income Near-median income area
- $150,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newbern pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38059 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38059 (Newbern, TN) rose +19.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.1 in 2023 to 232.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newbern, Dyer County, Tennessee, home to 7,663 residents across 331.7 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38059 reports a modest median household income of $62,281 (6% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,614. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,300 (39% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 69.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dyer County, so 38059 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 38059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newbern, TN
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$29,614
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38059 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Newbern, 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)
$62,281 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
3,357housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38059 vs 38259 →
ZIP 38059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38024
Dyersburg (38024)
27,406 residents
- 38059 7,663
Newbern (38059)
7,663 residents
- 38240 2,259
Obion (38240)
2,259 residents
- 38259 860
Trimble (38259)
860 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38059 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38059
Newbern (38059)
$62,281 median income
- 38024
Dyersburg (38024)
$57,061 median income
- 38240
Obion (38240)
$53,095 median income
- 38259
Trimble (38259)
$39,896 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38059 ranks the highest of 4 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 38059, 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 (7,663 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 38059 in?
ZIP code 38059 (Newbern) 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 38059?
ZIP code 38059 in Newbern, TN has a population of 7,663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38059?
The median household income in ZIP 38059 is $62,281, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38059?
The median home value in ZIP 38059 is $150,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38059 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38059?
ZIP code 38059 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38059 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38059 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 38059?
In ZIP code 38059, 66.3% 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 38059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38059 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 38059?
In ZIP code 38059, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38059 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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