PlainZIP

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
$62,281
Median income
$150,300
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newbern pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th 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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,614. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. Median home value sits at $150,300 (39% below the state average), median rent at $851 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 38059 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dyer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38059?

35.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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

How ZIP 38059 ranks nationally

Newbern, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,281 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38059 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 38059 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 38059 ranks the highest of 4 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
38259 Trimble, TN 860 7.0 mi
38024 Dyersburg, TN 27,406 9.2 mi
38240 Obion, TN 2,259 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dyer County

38024 standard
Dyersburg, TN
Pop: 27,406
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 Newbern, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.