Rutherford, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38369
Gibson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,887
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rutherford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38369 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38369 covers 100.4 square miles in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,887 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38369 reports a modest median household income of $50,417 (24% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,670. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,300 (57% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $691; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gibson County, so 38369 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 38369
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rutherford, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38369.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 38369, Rutherford, 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
1,887
Population
100.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38369?
46.6
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$50,417
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$33,670
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38369 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Rutherford, 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)
$50,417 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
803housing units
803
Total Housing Units
713
Occupied Units
90
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,300
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$691
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 38369, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,294,000.
30
Businesses
124
Employees
$4.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 26.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
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 38369 vs 38330 →
ZIP 38369 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38330
Dyer (38330)
4,404 residents
- 38316
Bradford (38316)
2,917 residents
- 38233
Kenton (38233)
2,852 residents
- 38255
Sharon (38255)
2,299 residents
- 38369
Rutherford (38369)
1,887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38369 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38369 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38330
Dyer (38330)
$60,688 median income
- 38233
Kenton (38233)
$60,000 median income
- 38316
Bradford (38316)
$50,700 median income
- 38369
Rutherford (38369)
$50,417 median income
- 38255
Sharon (38255)
$45,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38369 ranks #4 of 5 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 38369, 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 (1,887 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 38369 in?
ZIP code 38369 (Rutherford) 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 38369?
ZIP code 38369 in Rutherford, TN has a population of 1,887 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38369?
The median household income in ZIP 38369 is $50,417, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38369?
The median home value in ZIP 38369 is $105,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38369?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38369 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38369?
ZIP code 38369 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38369?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38369 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38369?
In ZIP code 38369, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38369?
In ZIP code 38369, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38369?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38369 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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