ZIP Code 38315

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Bethel Springs · McNairy County · Tennessee

Population
3,876

13/sq mi

Median income
$50,089

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$138,600

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.2%

Median age 51.1

Land area
289.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 38315 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee has a population of 3,876. The median household income is $50,089, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $138,600, 50% below the US average. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38315 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 289.3 square miles in Bethel Springs, McNairy County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,876 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 38315 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38315 sits at $50,089 (25% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $26,239. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $138,600 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $729 per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McNairy County, so you can benchmark 38315 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 38315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38315.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,876

Population

289.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38315?

51.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$26,239

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,707

Total Housing Units

1,460

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$138,600

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
38334 Finger, TN 1,911 6.4 mi
38375 Selmer, TN 9,251 7.9 mi
38340 Henderson, TN 12,935 9.7 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Bethel Springs, TN

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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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