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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
$56,023
Median income
$166,400
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,457. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. Median home value sits at $166,400 (33% below the state average), median rent at $587 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Henry County, letting you compare 38256 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 38256

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38256.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38256?

56.7

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$33,457

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38256 ranks nationally

Springville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,023 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,033

Total Housing Units

1,574

Occupied Units

1,459

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$166,400

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38256 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 38256 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 38256 ranks #2 of 4 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
38221 Big Sandy, TN 3,308 6.8 mi
38222 Buchanan, TN 2,629 9.8 mi
38236 Mansfield, TN 662 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

38242 standard
Paris, TN
Pop: 20,151
38251 standard
Puryear, TN
Pop: 2,751
38222 standard
Buchanan, TN
Pop: 2,629
38231 standard
Henry, TN
Pop: 1,664
38224 standard
Cottage Grove, TN
Pop: 956
38236 standard
Mansfield, TN
Pop: 662

Related Areas

Henry County Springville, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.