Springville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38256
Henry County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,089
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,023
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38256 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38256 (Springville, TN) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.1 in 2023 to 194.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38256 covers 152.2 square miles in Springville, Henry County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,089 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38256 reports a modest median household income of $56,023 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,457. The poverty rate is 7.5%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,400 (33% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $587; owner occupancy is 82.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 38256 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 38256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38256.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38256, Springville, 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
3,089
Population
152.2
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38256?
56.7
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$56,023
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$33,457
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38256 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Springville, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,023 37th percentile higher than 37% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,033housing units
3,033
Total Housing Units
1,574
Occupied Units
1,459
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,400
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$587
Median Rent
1993
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38256 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 142 |
| 2021 | +0.4% | 142 |
| 2022 | +54.6% | 220 |
| 2023 | -8.2% | 202 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 194 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 38256, employing approximately 133 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,744,000.
30
Businesses
133
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.0% |
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 38256 vs 38221 →
ZIP 38256 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38221
Big Sandy (38221)
3,308 residents
- 38256
Springville (38256)
3,089 residents
- 38222
Buchanan (38222)
2,629 residents
- 38236 662
Mansfield (38236)
662 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38256 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38256 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38236
Mansfield (38236)
$63,598 median income
- 38256
Springville (38256)
$56,023 median income
- 38222
Buchanan (38222)
$54,471 median income
- 38221
Big Sandy (38221)
$52,714 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38256 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38256, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,089 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38256 in?
ZIP code 38256 (Springville) 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 38256?
ZIP code 38256 in Springville, TN has a population of 3,089 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38256?
The median household income in ZIP 38256 is $56,023, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38256?
The median home value in ZIP 38256 is $166,400, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38256 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38256?
ZIP code 38256 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38256 are: Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38256?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38256 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 38256?
In ZIP code 38256, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 38256?
In ZIP code 38256, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38256 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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