PlainZIP

Summertown, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38483

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

5,663
22/sq mi
$61,293
Median income
$219,800
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38483 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38483 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summertown, Lawrence County, Tennessee, home to 5,663 residents across 252.8 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38483 reports a modest median household income of $61,293 (8% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $29,428. Local economic indicators show a 12.4% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $219,800 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $747 a month; 81.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 38483 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 38483

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summertown, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38483.

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 38483, Summertown, 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

5,663

Population

252.8

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38483?

33.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$61,293

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$29,428

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38483 ranks nationally

Summertown, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,293 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,678

Total Housing Units

2,464

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$219,800

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$747

Median Rent

1998

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38483 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 205
2021 +14.9% 236
2022 +14.4% 269
2023 +8.4% 292
2024 +11.9% 327

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 38483, employing approximately 500 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,639,000.

51

Businesses

500

Employees

$22.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 13.7%
Retail trade 7 13.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.8%
Manufacturing 4 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.9%

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 38483 vs 38456 →

ZIP 38483 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 38483 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 38483 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 38483 ranks the highest 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
38456 Ethridge, TN 4,559 8.2 mi
38474 Mount Pleasant, TN 7,802 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

38464 standard
Lawrenceburg, TN
Pop: 22,293
38468 standard
Leoma, TN
Pop: 5,201
38456 standard
Ethridge, TN
Pop: 4,559
38469 standard
Loretto, TN
Pop: 4,092
38486 standard
Westpoint, TN
Pop: 967
38481 standard
Saint Joseph, TN
Pop: 896

Related Areas

Lawrence County Summertown, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38483 in? ▼
ZIP code 38483 (Summertown) is located in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38483? ▼
ZIP code 38483 in Summertown, TN has a population of 5,663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38483? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38483 is $61,293, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38483? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38483 is $219,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38483? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38483 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38483? ▼
ZIP code 38483 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38483? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38483 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38483? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38483 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 38483? ▼
In ZIP code 38483, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 38483? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38483 is 32.0 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 38483? ▼
In ZIP code 38483, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38483? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38483 is 12.4% 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.