| ZIP Code | 38456 |
|---|---|
| City | Ethridge |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Area Code | 931 |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft |
| Latitude | 35.33467 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.265611 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 47099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.24 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.3% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 846 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 383 (17.3%) |
| Associates | 281 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 82 (3.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 612 (27.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,913 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,500 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,608 |
| Vacant Units | 190 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 190 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
ZIP code 38456 is located in Ethridge, Tennessee, within Lawrence County. With a population of 4,600, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.9 years. Economically, 38456 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,913 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 38456 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,500 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 38456 is primarily White (96.85%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 38456 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 38456 in Ethridge, TN is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,600 residents, a median household income of $58,913, and a median home value of $202,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Tennessee.