Leoma, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38468
Lawrence County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,201
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,887
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leoma pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38468 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 38468 (Leoma, TN) rose +19.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 38468 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leoma, Lawrence County, Tennessee, home to 5,201 residents across 255.0 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38468 reports a modest median household income of $61,887 (7% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,671. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,200 (16% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $1,145; owner occupancy is 84.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 38468 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 38468
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leoma, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38468.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 38468, Leoma, 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
5,201
Population
255.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38468?
36.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$61,887
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$30,671
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38468 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Leoma, 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)
$61,887 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,350housing units
2,350
Total Housing Units
2,077
Occupied Units
273
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,200
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,145
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 38468, employing approximately 464 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,902,000.
48
Businesses
464
Employees
$14.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 31.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 20.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.3% |
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 38468 vs 38457 →
ZIP 38468 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38468
Leoma (38468)
5,201 residents
- 38469
Loretto (38469)
4,092 residents
- 38460 1,410
Goodspring (38460)
1,410 residents
- 38473 1,061
Minor Hill (38473)
1,061 residents
- 38457 808
Five Points (38457)
808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38468 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38468 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38460
Goodspring (38460)
$101,914 median income
- 38469
Loretto (38469)
$67,566 median income
- 38468
Leoma (38468)
$61,887 median income
- 38473
Minor Hill (38473)
$54,526 median income
- 38457
Five Points (38457)
$53,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38468 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38468, 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 (5,201 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 38468 in?
ZIP code 38468 (Leoma) 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 38468?
ZIP code 38468 in Leoma, TN has a population of 5,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38468?
The median household income in ZIP 38468 is $61,887, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38468?
The median home value in ZIP 38468 is $207,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38468?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38468 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38468?
ZIP code 38468 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38468?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38468 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (10), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38468?
In ZIP code 38468, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 38468?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38468 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38468?
In ZIP code 38468, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38468?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38468 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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