Counce, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38326
Hardin County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,560
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,026
- Median income Below-median income area
- $191,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Counce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38326 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38326 (Counce, TN) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.9 in 2023 to 281.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38326 covers 137.6 square miles in Counce, Hardin County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,560 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38326 reports a modest median household income of $49,026 (26% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,334. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $191,900 (22% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $855; owner occupancy is 93.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardin County, so 38326 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 38326
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Counce, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38326.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
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 38326, Counce, 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
2,560
Population
137.6
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38326?
62.1
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$49,026
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$35,334
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38326 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Counce, 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)
$49,026 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
2,759housing units
2,759
Total Housing Units
1,243
Occupied Units
1,516
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,900
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$855
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38326 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.2% | 166 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 185 |
| 2022 | +26.1% | 234 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 257 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 281 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 38326, employing approximately 1,164 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,027,000.
78
Businesses
1,164
Employees
$89.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 21.8% |
| Construction | 10 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.9% |
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 38326 vs 38365 →
ZIP 38326 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38372
Savannah (38372)
17,595 residents
- 38357 2,757
Michie (38357)
2,757 residents
- 38326 2,560
Counce (38326)
2,560 residents
- 38379 1,171
Stantonville (38379)
1,171 residents
- 38376 233
Shiloh (38376)
233 residents
- 38365 16
Pickwick Dam (38365)
16 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38326 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38326 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38357
Michie (38357)
$56,224 median income
- 38372
Savannah (38372)
$51,053 median income
- 38326
Counce (38326)
$49,026 median income
- 38376
Shiloh (38376)
$46,484 median income
- 38379
Stantonville (38379)
$41,136 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38326 ranks #3 of 5 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 38326, 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 (2,560 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 38326 in?
ZIP code 38326 (Counce) is located in Hardin County, Tennessee. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38326?
ZIP code 38326 in Counce, TN has a population of 2,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38326?
The median household income in ZIP 38326 is $49,026, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38326?
The median home value in ZIP 38326 is $191,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38326 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38326?
ZIP code 38326 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 1,164 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38326?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38326 are: Accommodation and food services (18), Retail trade (17), Construction (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38326?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38326 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38326?
In ZIP code 38326, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 38326?
In ZIP code 38326, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38326 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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