Zip code 38473: Minor Hill, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38473?

38473 is assigned to Minor Hill, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38473 in?

38473 is mostly in Giles County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38473?

About 1,129 people live in 38473, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38473?

The median household income in 38473 is $54,526.

Q: What zip codes are near 38473?

The closest zip codes to 38473 are 35647, 38460, 35610, 38457, 38477.

Residential delivery areaGiles CountyCentral Time

Population

1,129

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$247K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$950/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

28 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

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

About 38473

38473 is a rural zip code in Minor Hill, Tennessee (Giles County), covering 28 sq mi of land. About 1,129 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 40.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,526 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $247,000, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $950 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.2 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and business and finance.

How 38473 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1829.5%
95th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%33rd of 608 in TN
Average commute32.2 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min164th of 597 in TN
Veterans8.9%
84th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%172nd of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.477
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476119th of 600 in TN
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%277th of 602 in TN
Self-employed workers12.3%
79th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%163rd of 607 in TN
Median age40.3
60th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9379th of 608 in TN
Homeownership rate70.9%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%414th of 600 in TN
Tech workers3.2%
56th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%131st of 607 in TN
Rent-burdened renters51.8%
54th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%170th of 584 in TN
Government workers13.9%
52nd
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%310th of 607 in TN
Poverty rate11%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%393rd of 600 in TN
Median home value$247,000
33rd
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700221st of 590 in TN
Per capita income$33,910
30th
U.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437266th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$42,115
30th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229311th of 606 in TN
Residents 65 and older13.6%
27th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%508th of 608 in TN
Broadband access88.4%
25th
U.S. 91% · TN 89.2%241st of 600 in TN
Work from home7.5%
19th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%362nd of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%393rd of 607 in TN
Median gross rent$950
17th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189228th of 515 in TN
Median household income$54,526
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595401st of 590 in TN
Uninsured rate3%
12th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%571st of 607 in TN
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi449th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher12.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%481st of 604 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%447th of 608 in TN
Population1,129
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383520th of 608 in TN
Diversity index2.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4585th of 608 in TN
Healthcare workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%555th of 607 in TN

Measure	38473	Giles	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Residents under 18	29.5%	20.6%	22.2%	22%	95th	33rd of 608
Average commuteWeakness	32.2 min	29.8 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	84th	164th of 597
Veterans	8.9%	9.1%	7.3%	6.2%	84th	172nd of 607
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.477	0.467	0.476	0.483	80th	119th of 600
Housing vacancy	12.1%	15.2%	10.2%	10.1%	79th	277th of 602
Self-employed workers	12.3%	12.1%	9.8%	10%	79th	163rd of 607
Median age	40.3	43.5	38.9	38.9	60th	379th of 608
Homeownership rate	70.9%	73.3%	66.9%	65.2%	56th	414th of 600
Tech workers	3.2%	2.7%	2.8%	3.8%	56th	131st of 607
Rent-burdened renters	51.8%	37%	48.8%	51.1%	54th	170th of 584
Government workers	13.9%	12.5%	13.7%	14.5%	52nd	310th of 607
Poverty rate	11%	12.8%	13.8%	12.5%	51st	393rd of 600
Median home value	$247,000	$234,300	$286,700	$332,700	33rd	221st of 590
Per capita income	$33,910	$35,909	$39,437	$44,673	30th	266th of 608
Median earnings per worker	$42,115	$42,904	$45,229	$49,666	30th	311th of 606
Residents 65 and older	13.6%	21.1%	17.1%	17.2%	27th	508th of 608
Broadband access	88.4%	82.6%	89.2%	91%	25th	241st of 600
Work from home	7.5%	6.8%	12.9%	15.1%	19th	362nd of 608
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	4.4%	4.7%	5.2%	18th	393rd of 607
Median gross rent	$950	$862	$1,189	$1,413	17th	228th of 515
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,526	$62,307	$69,595	$80,734	14th	401st of 590
Uninsured rateStrength	3%	7.4%	10%	8.4%	12th	571st of 607
Population density	41/sq mi	50/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	449th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.5%	20.1%	31.1%	35.7%	5th	481st of 604
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	1.7%	6.1%	14.1%	3rd	447th of 608
Population	1,129	30,620	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	520th of 608
Diversity index	2.8	30.3	46.4	61.4	1st	585th of 608
Healthcare workers	3.5%	7.6%	9.6%	9.7%	1st	555th 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

12%

25–34

14%

35–44

19%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

40.3

Under 18

29.5%

65 and over

13.6%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

2.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 413
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 72.9%
Married couples: 55.2%
Living alone: 19.4%
Veterans (of adults): 8.9%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

12%

Median household income

38473

$54,526

Giles Co.

$62,307

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,910

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.477

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38473

$247,000

Giles Co.

$234,300

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38473

$950

Giles Co.

$862

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: 470
Owner-occupied: 70.9%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12%
Home value to income: 4.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

13%

20–29

30%

30–44

45–59

13%

60+

25%

Average commute

32.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

13%

Management

13%

Business and finance

10%

Food service

Transportation and moving

Education

Office and admin

Sales

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

36%

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Education

Professional and technical services

Retail

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.7%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$42,115

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38473	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$69,118	$74,888
Service	$25,625	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,688	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

48%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 88.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.9%
No internet access: 10.9%
Without health insurance: 3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Minor Hill
State: Tennessee
County: Giles County
Center point: 35.0213° N, 87.1717° W
Land area: 28 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38473 spans 2 counties

Giles County98% of land
Lawrence County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Minor Hill6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38473

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35647	Lester, AL	4.8 mi	909	$90,139	$300,000
38460	Goodspring, TN	5.6 mi	1,711	$101,914	$207,700
35610	Anderson, AL	5.7 mi	1,744	$98,188	$168,300
38457	Five Points, TN	6.4 mi	567	$53,333	$179,200
38477	Prospect, TN	9 mi	2,821	$60,542	$223,200
38468	Leoma, TN	10 mi	5,545	$61,887	$207,200
35620	Elkmont, AL	11 mi	10,905	$78,247	$196,100
35614	Athens, AL	12 mi	7,618	$56,967	$192,700
35648	Lexington, AL	13 mi	3,128	$79,500	$172,600
35652	Rogersville, AL	14 mi	9,173	$66,798	$210,200
38469	Loretto, TN	15 mi	4,647	$67,566	$188,300
38455	Elkton, TN	16 mi	119	$158,125	$213,900

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Questions about 38473

What city is zip code 38473?

38473 is assigned to Minor Hill, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38473 in?

38473 is mostly in Giles County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38473?

About 1,129 people live in 38473, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38473 in?

38473 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38473?

The median household income in 38473 is $54,526.

What zip codes are near 38473?

The closest zip codes to 38473 are 35647, 38460, 35610, 38457, 38477.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38473, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.