ZIP Code 38232

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Hornbeak · Obion County · Tennessee

Population
1,998

15/sq mi

Median income
$46,272

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$103,200

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.8%

Median age 52.7

Land area
132.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 38232 in Hornbeak, Tennessee has a population of 1,998. The median household income is $46,272, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $103,200, 63% below the US average. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.3 square miles in Hornbeak, Obion County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,998 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 38232 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38232 sits at $46,272 (30% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,433. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $103,200 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Obion County, so you can benchmark 38232 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 →

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 38232, Hornbeak, 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

1,998

Population

132.3

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38232?

52.7

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$46,272

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$27,433

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,282

Total Housing Units

982

Occupied Units

300

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$103,200

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$770

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 38232, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,749,000.

12

Businesses

65

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 41.7%
Retail trade 4 33.3%

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 38232 vs 38254 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38254 Samburg, TN 85 2.2 mi
38240 Obion, TN 2,259 6.8 mi
38260 Troy, TN 3,804 6.3 mi
38079 Tiptonville, TN 5,577 9.6 mi
38259 Trimble, TN 860 12.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38232 in?
ZIP code 38232 (Hornbeak) is located in Obion County, Tennessee. Obion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/obion-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38232?
ZIP code 38232 in Hornbeak, TN has a population of 1,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38232?
The median household income in ZIP 38232 is $46,272, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38232?
The median home value in ZIP 38232 is $103,200, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38232 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38232?
ZIP code 38232 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38232?
In ZIP code 38232, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 38232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38232 is 33.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38232?
In ZIP code 38232, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38232 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hornbeak, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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