ZIP Code 38474
standardSource:
Mount Pleasant · Maury County · Tennessee
- Population
- 7,802
- Median income
- $59,724
- Median home value
- $247,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.1%
- Land area
- 281.7 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 38474 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee has a population of 7,802. The median household income is $59,724, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $247,000, 11% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38474 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 281.7 square miles in Mount Pleasant, Maury County, Tennessee. The area is home to 7,802 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 38474 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38474 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $247,000 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $774 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38474 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 38474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,825
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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