ZIP Code 38560

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Elmwood · Smith County · Tennessee

Population
1,425

16/sq mi

Median income
$77,986

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$241,300

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.5%

Median age 34.3

Land area
88.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 38560 in Elmwood, Tennessee has a population of 1,425. The median household income is $77,986, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $241,300, 13% below the US average. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38560 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.0 square miles in Elmwood, Smith County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,425 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 38560 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38560 sits at $77,986 (17% above the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $31,353. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $241,300 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38560 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Smith County, so you can benchmark 38560 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 →

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 38560, Elmwood, 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

1,425

Population

88.0

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38560?

34.3

Median Age

63.3%

Male

36.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$77,986

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$31,353

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

530

Total Housing Units

421

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

3.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$241,300

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$777

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 38560, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $771,000.

4

Businesses

10

Employees

$771K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 75.0%

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 38560 vs 38552 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38552 Chestnut Mound, TN 275 3.5 mi
37030 Carthage, TN 6,982 5.2 mi
38548 Buffalo Valley, TN 731 6.2 mi
38567 Hickman, TN 784 7.2 mi
38569 Lancaster, TN 363 9.4 mi
38564 Granville, TN 453 7.4 mi
37145 Pleasant Shade, TN 2,157 10.4 mi
38547 Brush Creek, TN 1,975 9.5 mi
38582 Silver Point, TN 1,426 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38560 in?
ZIP code 38560 (Elmwood) is located in Smith County, Tennessee. Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smith-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38560?
ZIP code 38560 in Elmwood, TN has a population of 1,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38560?
The median household income in ZIP 38560 is $77,986, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38560?
The median home value in ZIP 38560 is $241,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38560 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38560?
ZIP code 38560 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38560?
In ZIP code 38560, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38560?
In ZIP code 38560, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38560 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Elmwood, 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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