ZIP Code 38256
standardSource:
Springville · Henry County · Tennessee
- Population
- 3,089
- Median income
- $56,023
- Median home value
- $166,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.6%
- Land area
- 152.2 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 56.7
Chicago
ZIP code 38256 in Springville, Tennessee has a population of 3,089. The median household income is $56,023, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $166,400, 40% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38256 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.2 square miles in Springville, Henry County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,089 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 38256 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38256 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $166,400 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $587 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38256 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 38256 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 38256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,457
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
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?
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
$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.
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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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