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Lexington, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38351

Henderson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,603
32/sq mi
$54,709
Median income
$167,300
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lexington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38351 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38351 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee, home to 17,603 residents across 545.0 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38351 reports a modest median household income of $54,709 (18% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,346. Poverty here runs at 19.7%, with unemployment measured at 7.5%. Median home value sits at $167,300 (32% below the state average), median rent at $739 a month, and owner-occupancy at 68.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Henderson County, letting you compare 38351 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 38351

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38351.

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 38351, Lexington, 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

17,603

Population

545.0

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38351?

39.3

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$54,709

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,346

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38351 ranks nationally

Lexington, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,709 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,159

Total Housing Units

7,168

Occupied Units

991

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$167,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$739

Median Rent

1988

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38351 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 147
2021 +9.4% 161
2022 +19.8% 193
2023 +15.2% 222
2024 +3.8% 230

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 411 business establishments in ZIP 38351, employing approximately 5,911 people with a combined annual payroll of $246,878,000.

411

Businesses

5,911

Employees

$246.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 86 20.9%
Health care and social assistance 53 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 48 11.7%
Finance and insurance 42 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 33 8.0%
Construction 32 7.8%
Manufacturing 27 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.4%
Wholesale trade 12 2.9%
Information 9 2.2%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 38351 vs 38345 →

ZIP 38351 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 38351 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 38351 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 38351 ranks #2 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
38345 Huron, TN 2,089 7.9 mi
38388 Wildersville, TN 1,840 9.2 mi
38352 Luray, TN 494 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henderson County

38345 standard
Huron, TN
Pop: 2,089
38374 standard
Scotts Hill, TN
Pop: 2,052
38368 standard
Reagan, TN
Pop: 1,985
38388 standard
Wildersville, TN
Pop: 1,840
38371 standard
Sardis, TN
Pop: 1,235
38328 standard
Darden, TN
Pop: 730

Related Areas

Henderson County Lexington, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38351 in? ▼
ZIP code 38351 (Lexington) is located in Henderson County, Tennessee. Henderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henderson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38351? ▼
ZIP code 38351 in Lexington, TN has a population of 17,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38351? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38351 is $54,709, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38351? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38351 is $167,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38351? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38351 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38351? ▼
ZIP code 38351 has 411 business establishments employing approximately 5,911 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38351? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38351 are: Retail trade (86), Health care and social assistance (53), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38351? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38351 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 38351? ▼
In ZIP code 38351, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 38351? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38351 is 25.1 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 38351? ▼
In ZIP code 38351, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38351? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38351 is 19.7% 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.