PlainZIP

Trenton, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38382

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

9,515
21/sq mi
$63,894
Median income
$121,800
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trenton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38382 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38382 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trenton, Gibson County, Tennessee, home to 9,515 residents across 450.9 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38382 reports a modest median household income of $63,894 (4% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,757. Poverty here runs at 18.5%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. Housing costs here run $121,800 for a typical home value (51% below the state average), with rent averaging $800 a month; 65.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gibson County, so you can benchmark 38382 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 38382

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38382.

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 38382, Trenton, 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

9,515

Population

450.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38382?

44.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 13.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$63,894

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$29,757

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38382 ranks nationally

Trenton, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,894 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,222

Total Housing Units

3,746

Occupied Units

476

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$121,800

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1972

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

+20.3%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38382 have increased 20.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 136
2021 +17.6% 160
2022 +23.0% 197
2023 +0.9% 199
2024 +20.3% 239

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 163 business establishments in ZIP 38382, employing approximately 2,565 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,293,000.

163

Businesses

2,565

Employees

$107.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 23 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 23 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.0%
Finance and insurance 12 7.4%
Manufacturing 11 6.8%
Construction 10 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.5%
Wholesale trade 7 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.5%
Information 4 2.5%

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 38382 vs 38330 →

ZIP 38382 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 38382 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38382 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 38382 ranks the highest of 3 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
38330 Dyer, TN 4,404 7.3 mi
38343 Humboldt, TN 15,619 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gibson County

38343 standard
Humboldt, TN
Pop: 15,619
38358 standard
Milan, TN
Pop: 12,121
38355 standard
Medina, TN
Pop: 5,882
38330 standard
Dyer, TN
Pop: 4,404
38316 standard
Bradford, TN
Pop: 2,917
38233 standard
Kenton, TN
Pop: 2,852

Related Areas

Gibson County Trenton, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38382 in? ▼
ZIP code 38382 (Trenton) 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 38382? ▼
ZIP code 38382 in Trenton, TN has a population of 9,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38382? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38382 is $63,894, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38382? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38382 is $121,800, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38382? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38382 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38382? ▼
ZIP code 38382 has 163 business establishments employing approximately 2,565 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38382? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38382 are: Retail trade (35), Health care and social assistance (23), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38382? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38382 increased by 20.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 38382? ▼
In ZIP code 38382, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 38382? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38382 is 30.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38382? ▼
In ZIP code 38382, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38382? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38382 is 18.5% 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.