US ZIP Code
38454

Duck River, TN

Hickman County  ·  Tennessee

● Active
👥 888 Population ↓ 4% since 2019
💰 $46,750 Median HH Income
▼ 39% below avg ↓ 14% since 2019
🎂 50.0 Median Age ↑ 34% since 2019
🏠 $120,700 Median Home Value
▼ 57% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
🎓 20.1% College Grads
▼ 48% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code38454
CityDuck River
StateTennessee (TN)
CountyHickman County
Area Code615/629/931
Elevation668 ft
Latitude35.728171
Longitude-87.345316
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS47081
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.5% (448) Female 49.6% (440) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White97.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs ↑ 34% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.37
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate289 (50.6%)
Some College47 (8.2%)
Associates120 (21%)
Bachelors21 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree94 (16.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
HS Grad50.6%
Some College8.2%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
37%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
19%
$200k–300k
7%
$300k–500k
8%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,750 ▼ 39% below avg ↓ 14% since 2019
Median Home Value$120,700 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units470
Vacant Units96
Avg HH Size2.37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–50k
39%
$50k–75k
24%
$75k–100k
11%
$100k–150k
5%
$150k–200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
58%

Summary

Total Units470
Vacant96
Owner Occupied80.8%
Renter Occupied19.3%
Avg HH Size2.37
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 38454 is in Duck River, TN, in Hickman County.
ZIP code 38454 is located in Tennessee (TN).
ZIP code 38454 is in Hickman County, TN.
ZIP 38454 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 38454 is 888 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 38454 is $46,750 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 38454 is $120,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 38454

ZIP code 38454 is located in Duck River, Tennessee, within Hickman County. With a population of 888, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50 years. Economically, 38454 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,750 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 38454 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $120,700 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.

The population of 38454 is primarily White (97.41%). Residents are less-educated — 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.6%. Household income has declined by 14% since 2019.

As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.

Overall, ZIP code 38454 in Duck River, TN is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 888 residents, a median household income of $46,750, and a median home value of $120,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.