PlainZIP

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
$50,089
Median income
$138,600
Median home value
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $26,239. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. To put 38315 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in McNairy County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 38315 ranks nationally

Bethel Springs, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,089 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

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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 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 38315 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 38315 ranks #3 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 38315 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 38315 ranks #4 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
38334 Finger, TN 1,911 6.4 mi
38375 Selmer, TN 9,251 7.9 mi
38340 Henderson, TN 12,935 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in McNairy County

38375 standard
Selmer, TN
Pop: 9,251
38310 standard
Adamsville, TN
Pop: 6,145
38367 standard
Ramer, TN
Pop: 2,843
38357 standard
Michie, TN
Pop: 2,757
38334 standard
Finger, TN
Pop: 1,911
38379 standard
Stantonville, TN
Pop: 1,171

Related Areas

McNairy County Bethel Springs, TN Tennessee

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.

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