Huntingdon, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38344
Carroll County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,684
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,395
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntingdon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38344 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 38344 (Huntingdon, TN) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.9 in 2023 to 209.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38344 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tennessee, home to 8,684 residents across 413.5 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38344 reports a modest median household income of $54,395 (18% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,953. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,800 (39% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $886; owner occupancy is 71.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 38344 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 38344
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntingdon, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38344.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 38344, Huntingdon, 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
8,684
Population
413.5
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38344?
39.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$54,395
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,953
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38344 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Huntingdon, 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)
$54,395 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
4,125housing units
4,125
Total Housing Units
3,544
Occupied Units
581
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,800
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$886
Median Rent
1978
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
+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 38344 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38201
Mc Kenzie (38201)
10,093 residents
- 38344
Huntingdon (38344)
8,684 residents
- 38321 2,431
Cedar Grove (38321)
2,431 residents
- 38342 1,438
Hollow Rock (38342)
1,438 residents
- 38390 907
Yuma (38390)
907 residents
- 38235 441
Mc Lemoresville (38235)
441 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38344 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38344 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38235
Mc Lemoresville (38235)
$63,750 median income
- 38321
Cedar Grove (38321)
$56,474 median income
- 38344
Huntingdon (38344)
$54,395 median income
- 38201
Mc Kenzie (38201)
$48,466 median income
- 38390
Yuma (38390)
$48,021 median income
- 38342
Hollow Rock (38342)
$38,466 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38344 ranks #3 of 6 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 38344, 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 (8,684 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 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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