ZIP Code 38344

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Source:

Huntingdon · Carroll County · Tennessee

Population
8,684

21/sq mi

Median income
$54,395

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,800

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.9%

Median age 39

Land area
413.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 38344 in Huntingdon, Tennessee has a population of 8,684. The median household income is $54,395, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $151,800, 45% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 413.5 square miles in Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee. The area is home to 8,684 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 38344 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38344 sits at $54,395 (18% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,953. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $151,800 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $886 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 38344 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 38344

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38344.

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 38344, Huntingdon, 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

8,684

Population

413.5

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38344?

39.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 11.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$54,395

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,953

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,125

Total Housing Units

3,544

Occupied Units

581

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$151,800

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$886

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38344 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 142
2021 +14.3% 162
2022 +21.6% 197
2023 -2.3% 193
2024 +8.8% 210

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 191 business establishments in ZIP 38344, employing approximately 2,794 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,382,000.

191

Businesses

2,794

Employees

$144.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 30 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 20 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 20 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 8.9%
Finance and insurance 16 8.4%
Construction 12 6.3%
Manufacturing 8 4.2%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.1%
Information 5 2.6%

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 38344 vs 38235 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38235 Mc Lemoresville, TN 441 7.6 mi
38390 Yuma, TN 907 10.0 mi
38321 Cedar Grove, TN 2,431 11.3 mi
38201 Mc Kenzie, TN 10,093 11.5 mi
38342 Hollow Rock, TN 1,438 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38344 in?
ZIP code 38344 (Huntingdon) 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 38344?
ZIP code 38344 in Huntingdon, TN has a population of 8,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38344?
The median household income in ZIP 38344 is $54,395, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38344?
The median home value in ZIP 38344 is $151,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38344 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38344?
ZIP code 38344 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 2,794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38344?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38344 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (30), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38344?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38344 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 38344?
In ZIP code 38344, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 38344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38344 is 24.6 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 38344?
In ZIP code 38344, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38344 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Huntingdon, 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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