ZIP Code 38468

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Source:

Leoma · Lawrence County · Tennessee

Population
5,201

20/sq mi

Median income
$61,887

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$207,200

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.2%

Median age 36.7

Land area
255.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 38468 in Leoma, Tennessee has a population of 5,201. The median household income is $61,887, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $207,200, 26% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38468 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 255.0 square miles in Leoma, Lawrence County, Tennessee. The area is home to 5,201 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 38468 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38468 sits at $61,887 (7% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,671. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $207,200 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $1,145 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38468 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 38468 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 38468

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38468.

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 38468, Leoma, 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

5,201

Population

255.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38468?

36.7

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$30,671

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,350

Total Housing Units

2,077

Occupied Units

273

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$207,200

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
38457 Five Points, TN 808 7.0 mi
38460 Goodspring, TN 1,410 8.5 mi
38469 Loretto, TN 4,092 8.6 mi
38473 Minor Hill, TN 1,061 10.0 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Leoma, 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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