Zip code 38568: Hilham, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38568?

38568 is assigned to Hilham, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38568 in?

38568 is mostly in Overton County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 38568?

About 2,243 people live in 38568, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38568?

The median household income in 38568 is $61,556.

Q: What zip codes are near 38568?

The closest zip codes to 38568 are 38551, 38570, 38541, 38575, 38562.

Residential delivery areaOverton CountyCentral Time

Population

2,243

Median household income

$62K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$174K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

68 sq mi

33 people/sq mi

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

About 38568

38568 is a rural zip code in Hilham, Tennessee (Overton County), covering 68 sq mi of land. About 2,243 people live here, or 33 per square mile. The median resident is 52.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,556 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $174,400, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.1 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 38568 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age52.7
97th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.956th of 608 in TN
Housing vacancy23.4%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%80th of 602 in TN
Self-employed workers16.3%
93rd
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%73rd of 607 in TN
Residents 65 and older24.7%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%105th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate20.5%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%128th of 600 in TN
Government workers20.3%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%100th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate82.5%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%204th of 600 in TN
Uninsured rate11.1%
76th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%213th of 607 in TN
Veterans7.6%
73rd
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%283rd of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%199th of 607 in TN
Average commute28.1 min
63rd
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min290th of 597 in TN
Unemployment rate5.4%
59th
U.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%213th of 607 in TN
Work from home10.5%
37th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%252nd of 608 in TN
Broadband access89.4%
30th
U.S. 91% · TN 89.2%207th of 600 in TN
Median household income$61,556
23rd
U.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595297th of 590 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.403
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476433rd of 600 in TN
Median earnings per worker$39,839
21st
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229397th of 606 in TN
Median home value$174,400
16th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700393rd of 590 in TN
Per capita income$25,481
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437508th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%413th of 607 in TN
Population density33/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi486th of 608 in TN
Diversity index12.1
5th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4466th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%429th of 608 in TN
Residents under 1813.3%
5th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%531st of 608 in TN
Population2,243
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383429th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher10.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%544th of 604 in TN
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%575th of 584 in TN

Measure	38568	Overton	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Median age	52.7	43.7	38.9	38.9	97th	56th of 608
Housing vacancy	23.4%	12.8%	10.2%	10.1%	95th	80th of 602
Self-employed workers	16.3%	15.1%	9.8%	10%	93rd	73rd of 607
Residents 65 and older	24.7%	20.5%	17.1%	17.2%	91st	105th of 608
Poverty rateWeakness	20.5%	16.3%	13.8%	12.5%	85th	128th of 600
Government workers	20.3%	13.6%	13.7%	14.5%	85th	100th of 607
Homeownership rateStrength	82.5%	76.9%	66.9%	65.2%	84th	204th of 600
Uninsured rate	11.1%	7.9%	10%	8.4%	76th	213th of 607
Veterans	7.6%	5.1%	7.3%	6.2%	73rd	283rd of 607
Healthcare workers	10.7%	8.4%	9.6%	9.7%	67th	199th of 607
Average commute	28.1 min	26.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	63rd	290th of 597
Unemployment rate	5.4%	3.2%	4.7%	5.2%	59th	213th of 607
Work from home	10.5%	7.7%	12.9%	15.1%	37th	252nd of 608
Broadband access	89.4%	80.4%	89.2%	91%	30th	207th of 600
Median household income	$61,556	$48,959	$69,595	$80,734	23rd	297th of 590
Income inequality (Gini)	0.403	0.496	0.476	0.483	23rd	433rd of 600
Median earnings per worker	$39,839	$38,096	$45,229	$49,666	21st	397th of 606
Median home value	$174,400	$173,200	$286,700	$332,700	16th	393rd of 590
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,481	$31,070	$39,437	$44,673	9th	508th of 608
Tech workers	0.6%	2.1%	2.8%	3.8%	7th	413th of 607
Population density	33/sq mi	53/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	486th of 608
Diversity index	12.1	11.1	46.4	61.4	5th	466th of 608
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	0.7%	6.1%	14.1%	5th	429th of 608
Residents under 18	13.3%	20.6%	22.2%	22%	5th	531st of 608
Population	2,243	23,065	7,066,383	334,922,499	3rd	429th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.1%	15%	31.1%	35.7%	3rd	544th of 604
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	45.6%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	575th of 584

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

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

20%

55–64

14%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

52.7

Under 18

13.3%

65 and over

24.7%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

12.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 819
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 75.1%
Married couples: 62.9%
Living alone: 21%
Veterans (of adults): 7.6%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.9%

Median household income

38568

$61,556

Overton Co.

$48,959

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,481

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

20.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.403

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38568

$174,400

Overton Co.

$173,200

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38568

—

Overton Co.

$832

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,069
Owner-occupied: 82.5%
Vacant: 23.4%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

24%

20–29

34%

30–44

12%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

28.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

11%

Management

10%

Production

Education

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Construction

10%

Education

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Information

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.4%

Professional and technical services

Median earnings per worker

$39,839

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38568	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,487	$74,888
Service	$23,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,200	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,536	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

43%

Some college

35%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 89.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.2%
No internet access: 9.2%
Without health insurance: 11.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hilham
State: Tennessee
County: Overton County
Center point: 36.4385° N, 85.4731° W
Land area: 68 sq mi
Water area: 3.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38568 spans 3 counties

Overton County56% of land
Clay County34% of land
Jackson County10% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Hilham (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38568

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38551	Celina, TN	8.3 mi	4,477	$39,821	$116,700
38570	Livingston, TN	9.2 mi	10,255	$41,785	$163,800
38541	Allons, TN	10 mi	1,542	$41,151	$220,900
38575	Moss, TN	12 mi	865	$39,323	$115,500
38562	Gainesboro, TN	12 mi	6,493	$39,398	$148,100
38588	Whitleyville, TN	14 mi	1,025	$44,583	$209,200
38573	Monroe, TN	14 mi	2,097	$49,583	$182,100
38580	Rickman, TN	15 mi	1,609	$70,081	$246,100
38501	Cookeville, TN	15 mi	42,471	$52,145	$284,600
42151	Hestand, KY	16 mi	201	$108,056	$165,300
38542	Allred, TN	17 mi	0	—	—
38506	Cookeville, TN	18 mi	30,100	$70,279	$288,100

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Questions about 38568

What city is zip code 38568?

38568 is assigned to Hilham, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38568 in?

38568 is mostly in Overton County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 38568?

About 2,243 people live in 38568, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38568 in?

38568 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38568?

The median household income in 38568 is $61,556.

What zip codes are near 38568?

The closest zip codes to 38568 are 38551, 38570, 38541, 38575, 38562.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38568, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.