Hohenwald, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38462
Lewis County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,297
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,946
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hohenwald pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38462 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38462 (Hohenwald, TN) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.7 in 2023 to 322.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38462 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hohenwald, Lewis County, Tennessee, home to 10,297 residents across 512.3 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38462 reports a modest median household income of $58,946 (11% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,444. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,900 (31% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $678; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Tennessee and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 38462.
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 38462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hohenwald, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38462.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
19 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 38462, Hohenwald, 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
10,297
Population
512.3
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38462?
44.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$58,946
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$37,444
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38462 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Hohenwald, 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)
$58,946 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,681housing units
4,681
Total Housing Units
4,264
Occupied Units
417
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$678
Median Rent
1986
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38462 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 183 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 209 |
| 2022 | +23.7% | 259 |
| 2023 | +18.9% | 308 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 323 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 38462, employing approximately 2,355 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,485,000.
216
Businesses
2,355
Employees
$116.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38462, 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 (10,297 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 38462 in?
ZIP code 38462 (Hohenwald) is located in Lewis County, Tennessee. Lewis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lewis-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38462?
ZIP code 38462 in Hohenwald, TN has a population of 10,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38462?
The median household income in ZIP 38462 is $58,946, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38462?
The median home value in ZIP 38462 is $171,900, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38462 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38462?
ZIP code 38462 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 2,355 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38462 are: Retail trade (44), Health care and social assistance (28), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38462 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 38462?
In ZIP code 38462, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38462?
In ZIP code 38462, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38462 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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