PlainZIP

Ridgely, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38080

Lake County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,568
7/sq mi
$30,313
Median income
$82,900
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ridgely pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38080 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38080 covers 366.9 square miles in Ridgely, Lake County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,568 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38080 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,313 (54% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $19,493. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $82,900 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $583 per month, and 45.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Lake County, letting you compare 38080 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 38080, Ridgely, 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

2,568

Population

366.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38080?

35.5

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 18.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$30,313

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$19,493

Per Capita Income

31.5%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38080 ranks nationally

Ridgely, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,313 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,223

Total Housing Units

1,040

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.1%
Renter 54.9%

$82,900

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$583

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 38080, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,901,000.

19

Businesses

157

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 26.3%

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 38080 vs 38047 →

ZIP 38080 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 38080 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 Code City Population Distance
38047 Lenox, TN 91 8.3 mi
38007 Bogota, TN 91 6.6 mi
38077 Wynnburg, TN 43 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

38079 standard
Tiptonville, TN
Pop: 5,577
38077 standard
Wynnburg, TN
Pop: 43

Related Areas

Lake County Ridgely, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38080 in? ▼
ZIP code 38080 (Ridgely) 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 38080? ▼
ZIP code 38080 in Ridgely, TN has a population of 2,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38080? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38080 is $30,313, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38080? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38080 is $82,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38080? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38080 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38080? ▼
ZIP code 38080 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38080? ▼
In ZIP code 38080, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 38080? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38080 is 23.5 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 38080? ▼
In ZIP code 38080, approximately 45.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38080? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38080 is 31.5% 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.