PlainZIP

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
$27,500
Median income
$119,900
Median home value
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

1th 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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $14,637. 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $119,900 (52% below the state average); renters pay a median of $510 monthly, and 50.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 38079 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Lake 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 38079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tiptonville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38079.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38079?

45.2

Median Age

72.3%

Male

27.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 24.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$14,637

Per Capita Income

31.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38079 ranks nationally

Tiptonville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,500 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,442

Total Housing Units

1,126

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$119,900

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38079 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 38079 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 38079 ranks #3 of 3 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
38077 Wynnburg, TN 43 7.1 mi
38254 Samburg, TN 85 7.5 mi
38232 Hornbeak, TN 1,998 9.6 mi
63866 Marston, MO 488 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

38080 standard
Ridgely, TN
Pop: 2,568
38077 standard
Wynnburg, TN
Pop: 43

Related Areas

Lake County Tiptonville, TN Tennessee

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.

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