ZIP Code 38321

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Cedar Grove · Carroll County · Tennessee

Population
2,431

10/sq mi

Median income
$56,474

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,900

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.7%

Median age 44.2

Land area
248.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 38321 in Cedar Grove, Tennessee has a population of 2,431. The median household income is $56,474, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $157,900, 43% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 248.1 square miles in Cedar Grove, Carroll County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,431 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 38321 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38321 sits at $56,474 (15% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,550. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $157,900 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $540 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 38321 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 38321

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38321.

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 38321, Cedar Grove, 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

2,431

Population

248.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38321?

44.2

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$56,474

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,550

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,213

Total Housing Units

1,042

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$157,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$540

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 38321, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,267,000.

22

Businesses

64

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 5 22.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 18.2%
Retail trade 3 13.6%

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 38321 vs 38348 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38348 Lavinia, TN 1,037 7.3 mi
38344 Huntingdon, TN 8,684 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38321 in?
ZIP code 38321 (Cedar Grove) 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 38321?
ZIP code 38321 in Cedar Grove, TN has a population of 2,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38321?
The median household income in ZIP 38321 is $56,474, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38321?
The median home value in ZIP 38321 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38321?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38321 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38321?
ZIP code 38321 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38321?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38321 are: Manufacturing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38321?
In ZIP code 38321, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 38321?
In ZIP code 38321, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38321?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38321 is 17.8% 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 Cedar Grove, 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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