Humboldt, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38343
Gibson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,619
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,260
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Humboldt pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38343 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 38343 (Humboldt, TN) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.3 in 2023 to 217.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38343 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Humboldt, Gibson County, Tennessee, home to 15,619 residents across 359.1 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38343 reports a modest median household income of $58,260 (12% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,663. The poverty rate is 11.8%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $168,200 (32% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $809; owner occupancy is 67.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gibson County, so 38343 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 38343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Humboldt, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38343.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 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 38343, Humboldt, 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
15,619
Population
359.1
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38343?
43.5
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.5%
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?
$58,260
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$33,663
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38343 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Humboldt, 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)
$58,260 41st percentile higher than 41% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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
7,216housing units
7,216
Total Housing Units
6,603
Occupied Units
613
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,200
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$809
Median Rent
1979
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38343 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 126 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 142 |
| 2022 | +26.1% | 179 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 207 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 218 |
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 305 business establishments in ZIP 38343, employing approximately 3,413 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,402,000.
305
Businesses
3,413
Employees
$167.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 24 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.3% |
| Information | 8 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
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 38343 vs 38337 →
ZIP 38343 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38343
Humboldt (38343)
15,619 residents
- 38382
Trenton (38382)
9,515 residents
- 38337 1,366
Gadsden (38337)
1,366 residents
- 38362 1,145
Oakfield (38362)
1,145 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38343 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38343 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38382
Trenton (38382)
$63,894 median income
- 38337
Gadsden (38337)
$63,575 median income
- 38362
Oakfield (38362)
$60,714 median income
- 38343
Humboldt (38343)
$58,260 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38343 ranks #4 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 38343, 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 (15,619 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 38343 in?
ZIP code 38343 (Humboldt) 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 38343?
ZIP code 38343 in Humboldt, TN has a population of 15,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38343?
The median household income in ZIP 38343 is $58,260, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38343?
The median home value in ZIP 38343 is $168,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38343 is White at 64.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38343?
ZIP code 38343 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 3,413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38343 are: Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (39), Health care and social assistance (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38343?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38343 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 38343?
In ZIP code 38343, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 38343?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38343 is 22.1 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 38343?
In ZIP code 38343, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38343 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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