Bradford, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38316
Gibson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,917
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,700
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bradford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38316 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38316 covers 164.8 square miles in Bradford, Gibson County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,917 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38316 reports a modest median household income of $50,700 (24% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,047. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,200 (43% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $880; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gibson County, so 38316 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 38316
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradford, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38316.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 38316, Bradford, 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
2,917
Population
164.8
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38316?
41.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$50,700
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$28,047
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38316 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Bradford, 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)
$50,700 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,339housing units
1,339
Total Housing Units
1,264
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,200
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$880
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 38316, employing approximately 122 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,560,000.
34
Businesses
122
Employees
$5.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 26.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 11.8% |
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 38316 vs 38230 →
ZIP 38316 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38230
Greenfield (38230)
3,736 residents
- 38316
Bradford (38316)
2,917 residents
- 38369
Rutherford (38369)
1,887 residents
- 38220
Atwood (38220)
1,849 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38316 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38316 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38230
Greenfield (38230)
$55,365 median income
- 38316
Bradford (38316)
$50,700 median income
- 38369
Rutherford (38369)
$50,417 median income
- 38220
Atwood (38220)
$46,791 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38316 ranks #2 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 38316, 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 (2,917 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 38316 in?
ZIP code 38316 (Bradford) is located in Gibson County, Tennessee. Gibson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gibson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38316?
ZIP code 38316 in Bradford, TN has a population of 2,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38316?
The median household income in ZIP 38316 is $50,700, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38316?
The median home value in ZIP 38316 is $140,200, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38316?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38316 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38316?
ZIP code 38316 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38316?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38316 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (6), Construction (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38316?
In ZIP code 38316, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 38316?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38316 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38316?
In ZIP code 38316, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38316?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38316 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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