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 Moderate-density area
- $61,293
- Median income Below-median income area
- $219,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Summertown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38483 (Summertown, TN) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.0 in 2023 to 326.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,428. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,800 (11% below the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $747; 81.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 38483 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 38483
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summertown, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38483.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 38483?
33.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$61,293
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$29,428
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38483 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Summertown, 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)
$61,293 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,678housing units
2,678
Total Housing Units
2,464
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 38474
Mount Pleasant (38474)
7,802 residents
- 38483
Summertown (38483)
5,663 residents
- 38456
Ethridge (38456)
4,559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38483 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38483 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38483
Summertown (38483)
$61,293 median income
- 38474
Mount Pleasant (38474)
$59,724 median income
- 38456
Ethridge (38456)
$49,643 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38483, 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 (5,663 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 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.
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