Somerville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38068
Fayette County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,941
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,732
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38068 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38068 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerville, Fayette County, Tennessee, home to 10,941 residents across 701.3 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38068 reports a modest median household income of $64,732 (3% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,394. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $286,800 (16% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 73.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $796.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 38068 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 38068
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38068.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Manufacturing 14
Manufacturing
14 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 38068, Somerville, 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
10,941
Population
701.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38068?
44.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.4%
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?
$64,732
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$32,394
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38068 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Somerville, 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)
$64,732 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
4,389housing units
4,389
Total Housing Units
3,948
Occupied Units
441
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,800
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$796
Median Rent
1989
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38068 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 153 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 165 |
| 2022 | +19.7% | 198 |
| 2023 | +14.9% | 227 |
| 2024 | -0.8% | 226 |
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 215 business establishments in ZIP 38068, employing approximately 3,748 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,414,000.
215
Businesses
3,748
Employees
$172.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 26 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
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 38068 vs 38076 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38076 | Williston, TN | 847 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38068, 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 (10,941 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 38068 in?
ZIP code 38068 (Somerville) is located in Fayette County, Tennessee. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38068?
ZIP code 38068 in Somerville, TN has a population of 10,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38068?
The median household income in ZIP 38068 is $64,732, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38068?
The median home value in ZIP 38068 is $286,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38068 is White at 63.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38068?
ZIP code 38068 has 215 business establishments employing approximately 3,748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38068 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (30), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38068?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38068 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 38068?
In ZIP code 38068, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 38068?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38068 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38068?
In ZIP code 38068, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38068 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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