ZIP Code 38318

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Buena Vista · Carroll County · Tennessee

Population
476

4/sq mi

Median income
$107,845

▲ 41% vs US

higher than 86% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$156,000

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.0%

Median age 47.5

Land area
108.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38318 in Buena Vista, Tennessee has a population of 476. The median household income is $107,845, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $156,000, 44% below the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38318 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.2 square miles in Buena Vista, Carroll County, Tennessee. The area is home to 476 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 38318 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38318 sits at $107,845 (62% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $41,904. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $156,000 (37% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38318 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 38318 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 →

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 38318, Buena Vista, 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

476

Population

108.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38318?

47.5

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$107,845

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$41,904

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

236

Total Housing Units

186

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$156,000

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38318 vs 38387 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38387 Westport, TN 375 6.2 mi
38317 Bruceton, TN 2,537 6.9 mi
38342 Hollow Rock, TN 1,438 10.4 mi
38390 Yuma, TN 907 10.0 mi
38320 Camden, TN 10,686 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38318 in?
ZIP code 38318 (Buena Vista) is located in Carroll County, Tennessee. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38318?
ZIP code 38318 in Buena Vista, TN has a population of 476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38318?
The median household income in ZIP 38318 is $107,845, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38318?
The median home value in ZIP 38318 is $156,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38318?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38318 is White at 97.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38318?
In ZIP code 38318, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38318?
In ZIP code 38318, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38318?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38318 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 Buena Vista, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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