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 Moderate-density area
- $59,724
- Median income Below-median income area
- $247,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38474 (Mount Pleasant, TN) fell -19.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 372.5 in 2023 to 301.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,825. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,000 (0% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $774; 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Maury County, so 38474 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 38474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Pleasant, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38474.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 38474?
38.9
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$59,724
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$30,825
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38474 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Mount Pleasant, 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)
$59,724 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
3,762housing units
3,762
Total Housing Units
3,462
Occupied Units
300
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,000
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 38474 vs 38461 →
ZIP 38474 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38474
Mount Pleasant (38474)
7,802 residents
- 38483
Summertown (38483)
5,663 residents
- 38461 1,379
Hampshire (38461)
1,379 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38474 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38474 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38461
Hampshire (38461)
$66,406 median income
- 38483
Summertown (38483)
$61,293 median income
- 38474
Mount Pleasant (38474)
$59,724 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38474, 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 (7,802 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 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.
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