ZIP Code 38449

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Ardmore · Giles County · Tennessee

Population
2,811

19/sq mi

Median income
$62,083

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$263,500

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.4%

Median age 46.8

Land area
147.9 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38449?

46.8

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38449 vs 38455 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38455 Elkton, TN 227 3.4 mi
38453 Dellrose, TN 373 5.1 mi
35739 Ardmore, AL 5,146 5.7 mi
38488 Taft, TN 2,524 8.0 mi
38459 Frankewing, TN 453 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38449 in?
ZIP code 38449 (Ardmore) is located in Giles County, Tennessee. Giles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/giles-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38449?
ZIP code 38449 in Ardmore, TN has a population of 2,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38449?
The median household income in ZIP 38449 is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38449?
The median home value in ZIP 38449 is $263,500, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38449?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38449 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38449?
ZIP code 38449 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38449?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38449 are: Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (12), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38449?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38449 increased by 32.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 38449?
In ZIP code 38449, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 38449?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38449 is 38.1 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 38449?
In ZIP code 38449, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38449?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38449 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ardmore, TN

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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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