ZIP Code 38222
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Buchanan · Henry County · Tennessee
- Population
- 2,629
- Median income
- $54,471
- Median home value
- $196,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.9%
- Land area
- 182.6 sq mi
14/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.2
Chicago
ZIP code 38222 in Buchanan, Tennessee has a population of 2,629. The median household income is $54,471, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $196,800, 29% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38222 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.6 square miles in Buchanan, Henry County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,629 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38222 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38222 sits at $54,471 (18% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $38,381. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $196,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $592 per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38222 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 38222 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 38222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38222.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 38222?
52.2
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
1.3%
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?
$54,471
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$38,381
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,325
Total Housing Units
947
Occupied Units
378
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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