Tiptonville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38079
Lake County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,577
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $27,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tiptonville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38079 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38079 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tiptonville, Lake County, Tennessee, home to 5,577 residents across 274.7 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38079 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,500 (59% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $14,637. The poverty rate is 31.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,900 (52% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $510; owner occupancy is 50.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Lake County, so 38079 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 38079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tiptonville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38079.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 38079, Tiptonville, 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
5,577
Population
274.7
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38079?
45.2
Median Age
72.3%
Male
27.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$27,500
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$14,637
Per Capita Income
31.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38079 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Tiptonville, 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)
$27,500 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,442housing units
1,442
Total Housing Units
1,126
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,900
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$510
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 38079, employing approximately 368 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,982,000.
42
Businesses
368
Employees
$14.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.5% |
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 38079 vs 38077 →
ZIP 38079 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38079
Tiptonville (38079)
5,577 residents
- 38232 1,998
Hornbeak (38232)
1,998 residents
- 63866 488
Marston (63866)
488 residents
- 38254 85
Samburg (38254)
85 residents
- 38077 43
Wynnburg (38077)
43 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38079 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38079 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38232
Hornbeak (38232)
$46,272 median income
- 63866
Marston (63866)
$33,750 median income
- 38079
Tiptonville (38079)
$27,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38079 ranks #3 of 3 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 38079, 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 (5,577 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 38079 in?
ZIP code 38079 (Tiptonville) is located in Lake County, Tennessee. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38079?
ZIP code 38079 in Tiptonville, TN has a population of 5,577 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38079?
The median household income in ZIP 38079 is $27,500, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38079?
The median home value in ZIP 38079 is $119,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38079 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38079?
ZIP code 38079 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 368 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38079?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38079 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38079?
In ZIP code 38079, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 38079?
In ZIP code 38079, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38079?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38079 is 31.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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