ZIP Code 38369

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Rutherford · Gibson County · Tennessee

Population
1,887

19/sq mi

Median income
$50,417

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$105,300

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.8%

Median age 46.6

Land area
100.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 38369 in Rutherford, Tennessee has a population of 1,887. The median household income is $50,417, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $105,300, 62% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38369 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.4 square miles in Rutherford, Gibson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,887 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 38369 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38369 sits at $50,417 (24% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $33,670. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $105,300 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $691 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38369 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gibson County, so you can benchmark 38369 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 38369

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38369.

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 38369, Rutherford, 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

1,887

Population

100.4

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38369?

46.6

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 8.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$33,670

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

803

Total Housing Units

713

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$105,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
38330 Dyer, TN 4,404 6.2 mi
38233 Kenton, TN 2,852 6.9 mi
38255 Sharon, TN 2,299 9.1 mi
38316 Bradford, TN 2,917 9.3 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Rutherford, 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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