ZIP Code 38372

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Savannah · Hardin County · Tennessee

Population
17,595

21/sq mi

Median income
$51,053

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$160,600

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.4%

Median age 40.7

Land area
822.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38372 in Savannah, Tennessee has a population of 17,595. The median household income is $51,053, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $160,600, 42% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38372 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 822.2 square miles in Savannah, Hardin County, Tennessee. The area is home to 17,595 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 38372 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38372 sits at $51,053 (23% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,769. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $160,600 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $768 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38372 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardin County, so you can benchmark 38372 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 38372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38372.

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 38372, Savannah, 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

17,595

Population

822.2

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38372?

40.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$51,053

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$27,769

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,716

Total Housing Units

6,919

Occupied Units

1,797

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$160,600

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$768

Median Rent

1982

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38372 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 152
2021 +9.3% 167
2022 +23.2% 205
2023 +5.3% 216
2024 +8.9% 235

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 399 business establishments in ZIP 38372, employing approximately 6,076 people with a combined annual payroll of $239,551,000.

399

Businesses

6,076

Employees

$239.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 88 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 57 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 49 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 45 11.3%
Finance and insurance 28 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.5%
Construction 24 6.0%
Manufacturing 19 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.5%
Wholesale trade 11 2.8%
Information 11 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.3%
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 38372 vs 38365 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38365 Pickwick Dam, TN 16 9.5 mi
38475 Olivehill, TN 635 9.2 mi
38326 Counce, TN 2,560 11.2 mi
38361 Morris Chapel, TN 994 13.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38372 in?
ZIP code 38372 (Savannah) is located in Hardin County, Tennessee. Hardin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardin-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38372?
ZIP code 38372 in Savannah, TN has a population of 17,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38372?
The median household income in ZIP 38372 is $51,053, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38372?
The median home value in ZIP 38372 is $160,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38372 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38372?
ZIP code 38372 has 399 business establishments employing approximately 6,076 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38372 are: Retail trade (88), Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38372?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38372 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 38372?
In ZIP code 38372, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 38372?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38372 is 23.4 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 38372?
In ZIP code 38372, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38372 is 23.8% 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 Savannah, 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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