ZIP Code 38569

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Lancaster · Smith County · Tennessee

Population
363

9/sq mi

Median home value
$362,800

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.8%

Median age 42.7

Land area
40.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 38569 in Lancaster, Tennessee has a population of 363. Median home value is $362,800, 30% above the US average. 36.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38569 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.3 square miles in Lancaster, Smith County, Tennessee. The area is home to 363 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 38569 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38569 sits at , while per-capita income is $62,811. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $362,800 (47% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38569 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Smith County, so you can benchmark 38569 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 38569, Lancaster, 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

363

Population

40.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38569?

42.7

Median Age

61.5%

Male

38.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,811

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%

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

What does housing look like?

281

Total Housing Units

154

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$362,800

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

2002

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 38569, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $664,000.

4

Businesses

13

Employees

$664K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38569 vs 38567 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38567 Hickman, TN 784 4.3 mi
38582 Silver Point, TN 1,426 5.7 mi
38548 Buffalo Valley, TN 731 6.1 mi
38560 Elmwood, TN 1,425 9.4 mi
37059 Dowelltown, TN 1,552 8.2 mi
38552 Chestnut Mound, TN 275 8.8 mi
37012 Alexandria, TN 2,292 8.3 mi
37095 Liberty, TN 1,854 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38569 in?
ZIP code 38569 (Lancaster) 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 38569?
ZIP code 38569 in Lancaster, TN has a population of 363 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38569?
The median home value in ZIP 38569 is $362,800, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38569?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38569 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38569?
ZIP code 38569 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38569?
In ZIP code 38569, 82.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.8% 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 38569?
In ZIP code 38569, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38569?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38569 is 6.9% 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 Lancaster, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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