PlainZIP

Ardmore, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38449

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

2,811
19/sq mi
$62,083
Median income
$263,500
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ardmore pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38449 covers 147.9 square miles in Ardmore, Giles County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,811 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38449 reports a modest median household income of $62,083 (7% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $39,581. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.8%. Median home value sits at $263,500 (6% above the state average), median rent at $891 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 38449

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardmore, TN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 38449 ranks nationally

Ardmore, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,083 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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

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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?

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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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

ZIP 38449 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 38449 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 38449 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 38449 ranks #6 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Giles County

38478 standard
Pulaski, TN
Pop: 17,733
38477 standard
Prospect, TN
Pop: 2,766
38472 standard
Lynnville, TN
Pop: 2,656
38460 standard
Goodspring, TN
Pop: 1,410
38473 standard
Minor Hill, TN
Pop: 1,061
38455 standard
Elkton, TN
Pop: 227

Related Areas

Giles County Ardmore, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.