PlainZIP

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
$58,260
Median income
$168,200
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Humboldt pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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.

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 Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,663. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Median home value sits at $168,200 (32% below the state average), median rent at $809 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 38343 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Gibson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 38343?

43.5

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 64.1%
African American 25.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$33,663

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38343 ranks nationally

Humboldt, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,260 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,216

Total Housing Units

6,603

Occupied Units

613

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$168,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38343 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38343 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38337 Gadsden, TN 1,366 5.7 mi
38382 Trenton, TN 9,515 10.4 mi
38362 Oakfield, TN 1,145 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gibson County

38358 standard
Milan, TN
Pop: 12,121
38382 standard
Trenton, TN
Pop: 9,515
38355 standard
Medina, TN
Pop: 5,882
38330 standard
Dyer, TN
Pop: 4,404
38316 standard
Bradford, TN
Pop: 2,917
38233 standard
Kenton, TN
Pop: 2,852

Related Areas

Gibson County Humboldt, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.