PlainZIP

Gordonsville, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38563

Smith County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,330
28/sq mi
$50,313
Median income
$241,300
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gordonsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38563 covers 82.0 square miles in Gordonsville, Smith County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,330 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38563 reports a modest median household income of $50,313 (24% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $35,820. Poverty here runs at 4.1%, with unemployment measured 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 38563 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Smith County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 38563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gordonsville, TN

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,330

Population

82.0

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 38563 ranks nationally

Gordonsville, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,313 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 38563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38563 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38563 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Smith County

37030 standard
Carthage, TN
Pop: 6,982
37145 standard
Pleasant Shade, TN
Pop: 2,157
38547 standard
Brush Creek, TN
Pop: 1,975
38560 standard
Elmwood, TN
Pop: 1,425
37057 standard
Dixon Springs, TN
Pop: 834
38567 standard
Hickman, TN
Pop: 784

Related Areas

Smith County Gordonsville, TN Tennessee

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.