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 Low-density area
- $69,861
- Median income Near-median income area
- $340,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38472 (Lynnville, TN) rose +22.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.9 in 2023 to 365.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,919. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $340,300 (38% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while 85.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $748.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Giles County, so 38472 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 38472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lynnville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38472.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 38472?
50.7
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$69,861
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$46,919
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 38472 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Lynnville, 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)
$69,861 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
1,219housing units
1,219
Total Housing Units
1,071
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,300
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38472, 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 (2,656 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 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.
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