ZIP Code 38488
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Taft · Lincoln County · Tennessee
- Population
- 2,524
- Median income
- $77,875
- Median home value
- $261,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.2%
- Land area
- 152.0 sq mi
17/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.9
Chicago
ZIP code 38488 in Taft, Tennessee has a population of 2,524. The median household income is $77,875, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $261,500, 6% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 38488 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.0 square miles in Taft, Lincoln County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,524 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 38488 against Tennessee and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38488 sits at $77,875 (17% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $43,213. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $261,500 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $690 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38488 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 38488 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 38488
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38488.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 38488, Taft, 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
2,524
Population
152.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38488?
51.9
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$77,875
Median Household Income
+17% vs state
$43,213
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,085
Total Housing Units
974
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,500
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$690
Median Rent
1995
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
+18.4%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38488 have increased 18.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.6% | 178 |
| 2020 | +4.8% | 187 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 221 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 262 |
| 2024 | — | 297 |
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 26 business establishments in ZIP 38488, employing approximately 139 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,816,000.
26
Businesses
139
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 23.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Taft, TN
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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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