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 Moderate-density area
- $63,894
- Median income Near-median income area
- $121,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38382 (Trenton, TN) rose +20.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.1 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,757. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,800 (51% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 65.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gibson County, so 38382 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 38382
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trenton, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38382.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance 12
Finance and insurance
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 38382?
44.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$63,894
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$29,757
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38382 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Trenton, 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)
$63,894 Top 44% higher than 56% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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
4,222housing units
4,222
Total Housing Units
3,746
Occupied Units
476
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,800
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 38343
Humboldt (38343)
15,619 residents
- 38382
Trenton (38382)
9,515 residents
- 38330 4,404
Dyer (38330)
4,404 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38382 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38382 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38382
Trenton (38382)
$63,894 median income
- 38330
Dyer (38330)
$60,688 median income
- 38343
Humboldt (38343)
$58,260 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38382, 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 (9,515 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 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.
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