US ZIP Code
38256

Springville, TN

Henry County  ·  Tennessee

● Active
👥 2,994 Population ↓ 4% since 2019
💰 $50,625 Median HH Income
▼ 34% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019
🎂 56.8 Median Age ↓ 3% since 2019
🏠 $151,100 Median Home Value
▼ 46% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019
🎓 25.6% College Grads
▼ 34% below avg
📊 5.9% Unemployment
▲ 21% above avg ↓ 25% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code38256
CitySpringville
StateTennessee (TN)
CountyHenry County
Area Code731
Elevation349 ft
Latitude36.31754
Longitude-88.124676
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS47079
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.7% (1,489) Female 50.3% (1,505) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
41%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.8 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.02
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate983 (41.7%)
Some College261 (11.1%)
Associates503 (21.3%)
Bachelors222 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree381 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College11.1%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–100k
19%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
13%
$200k–300k
12%
$300k–500k
15%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,625 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019
Median Home Value$151,100 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units3,006
Vacant Units1,527
Avg HH Size2.02

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–50k
24%
$50k–75k
24%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%

Summary

Total Units3,006
Vacant1,527
Owner Occupied85.7%
Renter Occupied14.3%
Avg HH Size2.02
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 38256 is in Springville, TN, in Henry County.
ZIP code 38256 is located in Tennessee (TN).
ZIP code 38256 is in Henry County, TN.
ZIP 38256 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 38256 is 2,994 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 38256 is $50,625 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 38256 is $151,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 38256

ZIP code 38256 is located in Springville, Tennessee, within Henry County. With a population of 2,994, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.8 years. Economically, 38256 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,625 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 38256 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,100 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.

The population of 38256 is primarily White (97.46%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.1%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 38256 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.

Overall, ZIP code 38256 in Springville, TN is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,994 residents, a median household income of $50,625, and a median home value of $151,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.