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Mount Pleasant, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38474

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

7,802
28/sq mi
$59,724
Median income
$247,000
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38474 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38474 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Pleasant, Maury County, Tennessee, home to 7,802 residents across 281.7 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38474 reports a modest median household income of $59,724 (10% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,825. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $247,000 (0% below the state average), median rent at $774 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Maury County, so you can benchmark 38474 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 38474

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pleasant, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38474.

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 38474, Mount Pleasant, 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

7,802

Population

281.7

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38474?

38.9

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 13.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$59,724

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$30,825

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38474 ranks nationally

Mount Pleasant, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,724 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,762

Total Housing Units

3,462

Occupied Units

300

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$247,000

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$774

Median Rent

1984

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

-19.0%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38474 have decreased 19.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 201
2021 +16.2% 234
2022 +16.5% 272
2023 +36.8% 373
2024 -19.0% 302

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 136 business establishments in ZIP 38474, employing approximately 2,020 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,234,000.

136

Businesses

2,020

Employees

$113.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 25 18.4%
Retail trade 25 18.4%
Construction 15 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 9.6%
Wholesale trade 7 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 38474 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38474 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38474 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38474 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38461 Hampshire, TN 1,379 8.4 mi
38483 Summertown, TN 5,663 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Maury County

38401 standard
Columbia, TN
Pop: 54,469
38482 standard
Santa Fe, TN
Pop: 1,535
38461 standard
Hampshire, TN
Pop: 1,379
38487 standard
Williamsport, TN
Pop: 1,057

Related Areas

Maury County Mount Pleasant, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38474 in? ▼
ZIP code 38474 (Mount Pleasant) is located in Maury County, Tennessee. Maury County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maury-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38474? ▼
ZIP code 38474 in Mount Pleasant, TN has a population of 7,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38474? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38474 is $59,724, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38474? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38474 is $247,000, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38474? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38474 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38474? ▼
ZIP code 38474 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 2,020 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38474? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38474 are: Manufacturing (25), Retail trade (25), Construction (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38474? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38474 decreased by 19.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 38474? ▼
In ZIP code 38474, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 38474? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38474 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38474? ▼
In ZIP code 38474, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38474? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38474 is 14.2% 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.