ZIP Code 38562

ZIP code 38562 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 354.3 square miles in Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee. The area is home to 6,554 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 38562 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38562 sits at $39,398 (41% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,783. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $148,100 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $689 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38562 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 38562 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 →