ZIP Code 38401
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Columbia · Maury County · Tennessee
- Population
- 54,469
- Median income
- $68,475
- Median home value
- $339,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.2%
- Land area
- 778.1 sq mi
70/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Chicago
ZIP code 38401 in Columbia, Tennessee has a population of 54,469. The median household income is $68,475, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $339,400, 22% above the US average. 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 778.1 square miles in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee. The area is home to 54,469 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 38401 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38401 sits at $68,475 (3% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,920. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $339,400 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,187 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Maury County, so you can benchmark 38401 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 38401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
251 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
156 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
143 establishments
- Construction
Construction
137 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38401, Columbia, 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
54,469
Population
778.1
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38401?
38.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
3.8%
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?
$68,475
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$35,920
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
29,161
Total Housing Units
26,524
Occupied Units
2,637
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,400
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$1,187
Median Rent
1987
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
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38401 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 206 |
| 2021 | +17.5% | 242 |
| 2022 | +27.3% | 308 |
| 2023 | +5.3% | 324 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 335 |
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 1,412 business establishments in ZIP 38401, employing approximately 19,823 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,000,021,000.
1,412
Businesses
19,823
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 251 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 170 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 156 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 143 | 10.1% |
| Construction | 137 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 100 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 77 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 2.5% |
| Information | 21 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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