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Lynnville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38472

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

2,656
10/sq mi
$69,861
Median income
$340,300
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38472 covers 257.9 square miles in Lynnville, Giles County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,656 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38472 reports a modest median household income of $69,861 (5% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $46,919. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $340,300 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $748 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Giles County, letting you compare 38472 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 38472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynnville, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38472.

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 38472, Lynnville, 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

2,656

Population

257.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38472?

50.7

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$69,861

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$46,919

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38472 ranks nationally

Lynnville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,861 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,219

Total Housing Units

1,071

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$340,300

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$748

Median Rent

1989

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

+22.9%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38472 have increased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 222
2021 +15.0% 256
2022 +27.8% 327
2023 -9.3% 297
2024 +22.9% 365

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 36 business establishments in ZIP 38472, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,534,000.

36

Businesses

270

Employees

$11.5M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 7 19.4%
Construction 5 13.9%
Manufacturing 5 13.9%
Wholesale trade 3 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.3%

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 38472 vs 38451 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38451 Culleoka, TN 4,814 6.7 mi

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Related Areas

Giles County Lynnville, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38472 in? ▼
ZIP code 38472 (Lynnville) 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 38472? ▼
ZIP code 38472 in Lynnville, TN has a population of 2,656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38472 is $69,861, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38472 is $340,300, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38472 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38472? ▼
ZIP code 38472 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38472 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38472? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38472 increased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 38472? ▼
In ZIP code 38472, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 38472? ▼
In ZIP code 38472, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38472 is 9.1% 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.