Zip code 38457: Five Points, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38457?

38457 is assigned to Five Points, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38457 in?

38457 is in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38457?

About 567 people live in 38457, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38457?

The median household income in 38457 is $53,333.

Q: What zip codes are near 38457?

The closest zip codes to 38457 are 35610, 38473, 35648, 38468, 38460.

Residential delivery areaLawrence CountyCentral Time

Population

567

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$179K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 38457

38457 is a rural zip code in Five Points, Tennessee (Lawrence County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 567 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,333 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $179,200, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.9 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 38457 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy20.5%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%112th of 602 in TN
Residents under 1827.7%
89th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%49th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate14.6%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%93rd of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older22%
83rd
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%178th of 608 in TN
Average commute30.9 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min197th of 597 in TN
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%316th of 607 in TN
Poverty rate13.8%
65th
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%299th of 600 in TN
Homeownership rate68.5%
50th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%447th of 600 in TN
Median age38.6
47th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9440th of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters41.9%
20th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%322nd of 584 in TN
Median home value$179,200
17th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700379th of 590 in TN
Median household income$53,333
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595415th of 590 in TN
Median earnings per worker$35,100
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229514th of 606 in TN
Per capita income$23,322
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437544th of 608 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.366
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476528th of 600 in TN
Diversity index10.1
4th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4496th of 608 in TN
Government workers7%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%558th of 607 in TN
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi558th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate1.5%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%515th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%533rd of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%551st of 607 in TN
Population567
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383565th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher5.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%595th of 604 in TN
Work from home2.3%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%548th of 608 in TN
Broadband access59.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%592nd of 600 in TN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%573rd of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%549th of 607 in TN

Measure	38457	Lawrence	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Housing vacancy	20.5%	9.3%	10.2%	10.1%	94th	112th of 602
Residents under 18	27.7%	25%	22.2%	22%	89th	49th of 608
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.6%	14.3%	10%	8.4%	87th	93rd of 607
Residents 65 and older	22%	17.8%	17.1%	17.2%	83rd	178th of 608
Average commute	30.9 min	25.6 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	78th	197th of 597
Veterans	7.1%	5.1%	7.3%	6.2%	67th	316th of 607
Poverty rate	13.8%	15%	13.8%	12.5%	65th	299th of 600
Homeownership rate	68.5%	77.6%	66.9%	65.2%	50th	447th of 600
Median age	38.6	39.3	38.9	38.9	47th	440th of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.9%	47.3%	48.8%	51.1%	20th	322nd of 584
Median home value	$179,200	$194,400	$286,700	$332,700	17th	379th of 590
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,333	$54,706	$69,595	$80,734	12th	415th of 590
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,100	$40,434	$45,229	$49,666	9th	514th of 606
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,322	$28,990	$39,437	$44,673	6th	544th of 608
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.366	0.451	0.476	0.483	5th	528th of 600
Diversity index	10.1	15.1	46.4	61.4	4th	496th of 608
Government workers	7%	12.9%	13.7%	14.5%	4th	558th of 607
Population density	22/sq mi	74/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	558th of 608
Unemployment rateStrength	1.5%	4.9%	4.7%	5.2%	3rd	515th of 607
Healthcare workers	4.3%	11.6%	9.6%	9.7%	2nd	533rd of 607
Self-employed workers	3.9%	15.7%	9.8%	10%	2nd	551st of 607
Population	567	45,385	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	565th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.3%	15.2%	31.1%	35.7%	1st	595th of 604
Work from home	2.3%	10.6%	12.9%	15.1%	1st	548th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	59.5%	83.6%	89.2%	91%	1st	592nd of 600
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.4%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	573rd of 608
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	549th 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

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

26%

35–44

45–54

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.6

Under 18

27.7%

65 and over

22%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

10.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 232
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 65.9%
Married couples: 48.3%
Living alone: 27.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

22%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38457

$53,333

Lawrence Co.

$54,706

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,322

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.366

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38457

$179,200

Lawrence Co.

$194,400

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38457

—

Lawrence Co.

$763

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 292
Owner-occupied: 68.5%
Vacant: 20.5%
Median year built: 1958
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

27%

20–29

30–44

50%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

30.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

28%

Construction and repair

27%

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Management

Office and admin

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Sales

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

43%

Restaurants and hotels

17%

Construction

16%

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Information

Education

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,100

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38457	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$27,344	$74,888
Service	under $2,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,273	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$22,452	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

56%

Some college

34%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
Households with broadband: 59.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 32.3%
No internet access: 30.6%
Without health insurance: 14.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Five Points
State: Tennessee
County: Lawrence County
Center point: 35.0297° N, 87.2848° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 38457

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35610	Anderson, AL	5.9 mi	1,744	$98,188	$168,300
38473	Minor Hill, TN	6.4 mi	1,129	$54,526	$247,000
35648	Lexington, AL	7.2 mi	3,128	$79,500	$172,600
38468	Leoma, TN	7.3 mi	5,545	$61,887	$207,200
38460	Goodspring, TN	8.6 mi	1,711	$101,914	$207,700
38469	Loretto, TN	8.7 mi	4,647	$67,566	$188,300
35647	Lester, AL	10 mi	909	$90,139	$300,000
38481	Saint Joseph, TN	12 mi	890	$49,567	$192,700
35652	Rogersville, AL	13 mi	9,173	$66,798	$210,200
35645	Killen, AL	15 mi	13,960	$87,958	$221,000
38477	Prospect, TN	15 mi	2,821	$60,542	$223,200
35620	Elkmont, AL	17 mi	10,905	$78,247	$196,100

Questions about 38457

What city is zip code 38457?

38457 is assigned to Five Points, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38457 in?

38457 is in Lawrence County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38457?

About 567 people live in 38457, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38457 in?

38457 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38457?

The median household income in 38457 is $53,333.

What zip codes are near 38457?

The closest zip codes to 38457 are 35610, 38473, 35648, 38468, 38460.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38457, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.