ZIP Code 38563
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Gordonsville · Smith County · Tennessee
- Population
- 2,330
- Median income
- $50,313
- Median home value
- $241,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.8%
- Land area
- 82.0 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
Chicago
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 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
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38563?
45.2
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$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?
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
$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.
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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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