Toone, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38381
Hardeman County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,640
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Toone pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38381 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38381 covers 143.9 square miles in Toone, Hardeman County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,640 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38381 reports a modest median household income of $51,313 (23% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,706. The poverty rate is 27.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,000 (56% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $682; owner occupancy is 83.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardeman County, so 38381 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 38381
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toone, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38381.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 38381, Toone, 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
1,640
Population
143.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38381?
33.8
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$51,313
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$18,706
Per Capita Income
27.6%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38381 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Toone, 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)
$51,313 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
651housing units
651
Total Housing Units
525
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,000
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$682
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 38381, employing approximately 450 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,454,000.
22
Businesses
450
Employees
$26.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 22.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.6% |
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 38381 vs 38008 →
ZIP 38381 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38008
Bolivar (38008)
9,721 residents
- 38356 2,193
Medon (38356)
2,193 residents
- 38381 1,640
Toone (38381)
1,640 residents
- 38392 776
Mercer (38392)
776 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38381 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38381 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38356
Medon (38356)
$60,594 median income
- 38392
Mercer (38392)
$51,477 median income
- 38381
Toone (38381)
$51,313 median income
- 38008
Bolivar (38008)
$43,789 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38381 ranks #3 of 4 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 38381, 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 (1,640 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 38381 in?
ZIP code 38381 (Toone) is located in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Hardeman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardeman-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38381?
ZIP code 38381 in Toone, TN has a population of 1,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38381?
The median household income in ZIP 38381 is $51,313, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38381?
The median home value in ZIP 38381 is $110,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38381?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38381 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38381?
ZIP code 38381 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38381?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38381 are: Manufacturing (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38381?
In ZIP code 38381, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 38381?
In ZIP code 38381, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38381?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38381 is 27.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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