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Buchanan, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38222

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

2,629
14/sq mi
$54,471
Median income
$196,800
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buchanan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38222 covers 182.6 square miles in Buchanan, Henry County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,629 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38222 reports a modest median household income of $54,471 (18% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,381. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.2%. The typical home here is valued at $196,800 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $592 monthly, and 94.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is -. To put 38222 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henry 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 38222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buchanan, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38222.

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 38222, Buchanan, 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

2,629

Population

182.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38222?

52.2

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$54,471

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$38,381

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38222 ranks nationally

Buchanan, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,471 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,325

Total Housing Units

947

Occupied Units

378

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

$196,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$592

Median Rent

1994

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

+15.4%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38222 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +7.3% 163
2020 -2.5% 159
2021 +15.9% 184
2022 +15.4% 212
2024 – 298

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 41 business establishments in ZIP 38222, employing approximately 246 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,241,000.

41

Businesses

246

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 21.9%
Retail trade 7 17.1%
Construction 5 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.3%

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 38222 vs 38256 →

ZIP 38222 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 38222 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 38222 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 38222 ranks #2 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
38256 Springville, TN 3,089 9.8 mi
42076 New Concord, KY 1,213 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

38242 standard
Paris, TN
Pop: 20,151
38256 standard
Springville, TN
Pop: 3,089
38251 standard
Puryear, TN
Pop: 2,751
38231 standard
Henry, TN
Pop: 1,664
38224 standard
Cottage Grove, TN
Pop: 956
38236 standard
Mansfield, TN
Pop: 662

Related Areas

Henry County Buchanan, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38222 in? ▼
ZIP code 38222 (Buchanan) is located in Henry County, Tennessee. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38222? ▼
ZIP code 38222 in Buchanan, TN has a population of 2,629 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38222 is $54,471, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38222 is $196,800, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38222 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38222? ▼
ZIP code 38222 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38222 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (7), Construction (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38222? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38222 increased by 15.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 38222? ▼
In ZIP code 38222, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 38222? ▼
In ZIP code 38222, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38222 is 12.6% 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.