Bethel Springs, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38315
McNairy County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,876
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethel Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38315 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38315 covers 289.3 square miles in Bethel Springs, McNairy County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,876 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38315 reports a modest median household income of $50,089 (25% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,239. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,600 (44% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $729; owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McNairy County, so 38315 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 38315
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethel Springs, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38315.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38315, Bethel Springs, 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
3,876
Population
289.3
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38315?
51.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.2%
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?
$50,089
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$26,239
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38315 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Bethel Springs, 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)
$50,089 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
1,707housing units
1,707
Total Housing Units
1,460
Occupied Units
247
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,600
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$729
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 38315, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,382,000.
29
Businesses
147
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 38315 vs 38334 →
ZIP 38315 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38340
Henderson (38340)
12,935 residents
- 38375
Selmer (38375)
9,251 residents
- 38315 3,876
Bethel Springs (38315)
3,876 residents
- 38334 1,911
Finger (38334)
1,911 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38315 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38334
Finger (38334)
$66,563 median income
- 38340
Henderson (38340)
$63,700 median income
- 38375
Selmer (38375)
$53,597 median income
- 38315
Bethel Springs (38315)
$50,089 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38315 ranks #4 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 38315, 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 (3,876 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 38315 in?
ZIP code 38315 (Bethel Springs) is located in McNairy County, Tennessee. McNairy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcnairy-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38315?
ZIP code 38315 in Bethel Springs, TN has a population of 3,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38315?
The median household income in ZIP 38315 is $50,089, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38315?
The median home value in ZIP 38315 is $138,600, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38315 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38315?
ZIP code 38315 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38315 are: Construction (5), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38315?
In ZIP code 38315, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 38315?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38315 is 33.2 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 38315?
In ZIP code 38315, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38315 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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