Ethridge, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38456
Lawrence County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,559
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,643
- Median income Below-median income area
- $208,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ethridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38456 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38456 covers 187.6 square miles in Ethridge, Lawrence County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,559 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38456 reports a modest median household income of $49,643 (25% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,866. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $208,600 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP); owner occupancy is 84.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 38456 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 38456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ethridge, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38456.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 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 38456, Ethridge, 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
4,559
Population
187.6
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38456?
32.1
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$49,643
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,866
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38456 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Ethridge, 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)
$49,643 21st percentile higher than 21% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,602housing units
1,602
Total Housing Units
1,466
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,600
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 38456, employing approximately 494 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,041,000.
47
Businesses
494
Employees
$19.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 23.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.5% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 6.4% |
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 38456 vs 38483 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38483 | Summertown, TN | 5,663 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38456, 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 (4,559 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 38456 in?
ZIP code 38456 (Ethridge) is located in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38456?
ZIP code 38456 in Ethridge, TN has a population of 4,559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38456?
The median household income in ZIP 38456 is $49,643, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38456?
The median home value in ZIP 38456 is $208,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38456 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38456?
ZIP code 38456 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38456 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38456?
In ZIP code 38456, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 38456?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38456 is 35.1 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 38456?
In ZIP code 38456, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38456 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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