Zip code 38455: Elkton, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38455?

38455 is assigned to Elkton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38455 in?

38455 is in Giles County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38455?

About 119 people live in 38455, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38455?

The median household income in 38455 is $158,125.

Q: What zip codes are near 38455?

The closest zip codes to 38455 are 38449, 38453, 38477, 35739, 38459.

Residential delivery areaGiles CountyCentral Time

Population

119

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$158K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$214K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

422 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38455

38455 is a small-town zip code in Elkton, Tennessee (Giles County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 119 people live here, or 422 per square mile. The median resident is 43.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $158,125 a year, about 2.0× the national median of $80,734. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $213,900, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.9 minutes each way, and 70% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 48% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 38455 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 119 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Work from home69.6%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%1st of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate20.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%2nd of 607 in TN
Uninsured rate43.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%1st of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers48%
99th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%1st of 607 in TN
Median household income$158,125
96th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,5955th of 590 in TN
Homeownership rate89.7%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%79th of 600 in TN
Poverty rate25.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%67th of 600 in TN
Broadband access96.6%
90th
StrengthU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%27th of 600 in TN
Median age43.6
80th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9254th of 608 in TN
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%275th of 602 in TN
Government workers16%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%211th of 607 in TN
Median earnings per worker$51,250
59th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229109th of 606 in TN
Per capita income$40,813
52nd
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437145th of 608 in TN
Population density422/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi136th of 608 in TN
Median home value$213,900
24th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700301st of 590 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.401
21st
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476442nd of 600 in TN
Diversity index24.5
17th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4254th of 608 in TN
Residents under 1814.3%
7th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%523rd of 608 in TN
Average commute17.9 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min573rd of 597 in TN
Population119
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383606th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher7.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%575th of 604 in TN
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%600th of 607 in TN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%548th of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%555th of 584 in TN
Residents 65 and older2.5%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%596th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%513th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%595th of 607 in TN

Measure	38455	Giles	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Work from home	69.6%	6.8%	12.9%	15.1%	99th	1st of 608
Unemployment rateWeakness	20.6%	4.4%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	2nd of 607
Uninsured rateWeakness	43.7%	7.4%	10%	8.4%	99th	1st of 607
Self-employed workers	48%	12.1%	9.8%	10%	99th	1st of 607
Median household incomeStrength	$158,125	$62,307	$69,595	$80,734	96th	5th of 590
Homeownership rateStrength	89.7%	73.3%	66.9%	65.2%	95th	79th of 600
Poverty rateWeakness	25.2%	12.8%	13.8%	12.5%	92nd	67th of 600
Broadband accessStrength	96.6%	82.6%	89.2%	91%	90th	27th of 600
Median age	43.6	43.5	38.9	38.9	80th	254th of 608
Housing vacancy	12.1%	15.2%	10.2%	10.1%	79th	275th of 602
Government workers	16%	12.5%	13.7%	14.5%	66th	211th of 607
Median earnings per worker	$51,250	$42,904	$45,229	$49,666	59th	109th of 606
Per capita income	$40,813	$35,909	$39,437	$44,673	52nd	145th of 608
Population density	422/sq mi	50/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	136th of 608
Median home value	$213,900	$234,300	$286,700	$332,700	24th	301st of 590
Income inequality (Gini)	0.401	0.467	0.476	0.483	21st	442nd of 600
Diversity index	24.5	30.3	46.4	61.4	17th	254th of 608
Residents under 18	14.3%	20.6%	22.2%	22%	7th	523rd of 608
Average commuteStrength	17.9 min	29.8 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	6th	573rd of 597
Population	119	30,620	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	606th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.8%	20.1%	31.1%	35.7%	1st	575th of 604
Veterans	0%	9.1%	7.3%	6.2%	1st	600th of 607
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.7%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	548th of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	37%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	555th of 584
Residents 65 and older	2.5%	21.1%	17.1%	17.2%	1st	596th of 608
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	513th of 607
Healthcare workers	0%	7.6%	9.6%	9.7%	1st	595th of 607

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

21%

18–24

25–34

35–44

41%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

43.6

Under 18

14.3%

65 and over

2.5%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black14%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

24.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 29
Average household size: 4.1
Family households: 89.7%
Married couples: 27.6%
Living alone: 10.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 28% / 72%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

48%

$200k+

14%

Median household income

38455

$158,125

Giles Co.

$62,307

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,813

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

62.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.401

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38455

$213,900

Giles Co.

$234,300

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38455

—

Giles Co.

$862

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

36%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 33
Owner-occupied: 89.7%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1976
Median rooms: 7.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

30%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

70%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

43%

20–29

36%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

20.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

28%

Construction and repair

22%

Production

14%

Business and finance

Education

Food service

Office and admin

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

28%

Construction

22%

Manufacturing

14%

Public administration

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$51,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

48%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38455	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,125	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$145,893	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,688	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

22%

Some college

69%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 98.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 96.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.9%
No internet access: 3.4%
Without health insurance: 43.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Elkton
State: Tennessee
County: Giles County
Center point: 35.0620° N, 86.8936° W
Land area: 0.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Elkton100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38455

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38449	Ardmore, TN	3.8 mi	2,911	$62,083	$263,500
38453	Dellrose, TN	6 mi	525	$75,208	$480,400
38477	Prospect, TN	7.1 mi	2,821	$60,542	$223,200
35739	Ardmore, AL	8.7 mi	5,134	$70,354	$224,700
38459	Frankewing, TN	10 mi	541	$96,429	$311,100
35620	Elkmont, AL	12 mi	10,905	$78,247	$196,100
38488	Taft, TN	12 mi	2,138	$77,875	$261,500
38478	Pulaski, TN	13 mi	18,943	$61,295	$226,200
35647	Lester, AL	14 mi	909	$90,139	$300,000
38460	Goodspring, TN	15 mi	1,711	$101,914	$207,700
35773	Toney, AL	16 mi	14,606	$74,511	$231,300
38473	Minor Hill, TN	16 mi	1,129	$54,526	$247,000

Questions about 38455

What city is zip code 38455?

38455 is assigned to Elkton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38455 in?

38455 is in Giles County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38455?

About 119 people live in 38455, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38455 in?

38455 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38455?

The median household income in 38455 is $158,125.

What zip codes are near 38455?

The closest zip codes to 38455 are 38449, 38453, 38477, 35739, 38459.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38455, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.