ZIP Code 38449
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Ardmore · Giles County · Tennessee
- Population
- 2,811
- Median income
- $62,083
- Median home value
- $263,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.4%
- Land area
- 147.9 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.8
Chicago
ZIP code 38449 in Ardmore, Tennessee has a population of 2,811. The median household income is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $263,500, 5% below the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38449 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.9 square miles in Ardmore, Giles County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,811 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 38449 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38449 sits at $62,083 (7% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $39,581. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $263,500 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $891 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38449 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Giles County, so you can benchmark 38449 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 38449
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38449.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 38449, Ardmore, 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
2,811
Population
147.9
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38449?
46.8
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$62,083
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$39,581
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
38.1 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?
1,384
Total Housing Units
1,201
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$891
Median Rent
1994
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
+32.3%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38449 have increased 32.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 180 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 208 |
| 2022 | +26.7% | 263 |
| 2023 | -10.1% | 237 |
| 2024 | +32.3% | 313 |
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 75 business establishments in ZIP 38449, employing approximately 580 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,058,000.
75
Businesses
580
Employees
$18.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 34.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.3% |
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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