ZIP Code 38563

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Gordonsville · Smith County · Tennessee

Population
2,330

28/sq mi

Median income
$50,313

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$241,300

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.8%

Median age 45.2

Land area
82.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 38563 in Gordonsville, Tennessee has a population of 2,330. The median household income is $50,313, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $241,300, 13% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.0 square miles in Gordonsville, Smith County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,330 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 38563 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38563 sits at $50,313 (24% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,820. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is $241,300 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $855 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Smith County, so you can benchmark 38563 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 38563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38563.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38563, Gordonsville, 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

2,330

Population

82.0

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38563?

45.2

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$50,313

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$35,820

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

919

Total Housing Units

840

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$241,300

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$855

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

326

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+226%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38563 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.1% 188
2020 +4.9% 197
2021 +22.3% 241
2022 +11.0% 268
2024 326

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 68 business establishments in ZIP 38563, employing approximately 1,955 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,779,000.

68

Businesses

1,955

Employees

$109.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 10 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 14.7%
Retail trade 9 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 8 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 6 8.8%
Construction 5 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.4%
Finance and insurance 3 4.4%

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 38563 vs 38547 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38547 Brush Creek, TN 1,975 3.4 mi
37151 Riddleton, TN 565 8.2 mi
37012 Alexandria, TN 2,292 8.8 mi
37030 Carthage, TN 6,982 6.6 mi
38567 Hickman, TN 784 7.4 mi
37184 Watertown, TN 5,844 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38563 in?
ZIP code 38563 (Gordonsville) 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 38563?
ZIP code 38563 in Gordonsville, TN has a population of 2,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38563?
The median household income in ZIP 38563 is $50,313, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38563?
The median home value in ZIP 38563 is $241,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38563 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38563?
ZIP code 38563 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 1,955 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38563?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38563 are: Manufacturing (10), Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38563?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38563 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 38563?
In ZIP code 38563, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 38563?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38563 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38563?
In ZIP code 38563, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38563 is 4.1% 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 Gordonsville, 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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