ZIP Code 38316

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Bradford · Gibson County · Tennessee

Population
2,917

18/sq mi

Median income
$50,700

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$140,200

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 41.1

Land area
164.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 38316 in Bradford, Tennessee has a population of 2,917. The median household income is $50,700, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $140,200, 50% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38316 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.8 square miles in Bradford, Gibson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,917 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 38316 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38316 sits at $50,700 (24% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,047. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $140,200 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $880 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38316 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gibson County, so you can benchmark 38316 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 38316

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38316.

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 38316, Bradford, 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

2,917

Population

164.8

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38316?

41.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$28,047

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,339

Total Housing Units

1,264

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$140,200

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
38230 Greenfield, TN 3,736 6.5 mi
38369 Rutherford, TN 1,887 9.3 mi
38220 Atwood, TN 1,849 9.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Bradford, 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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