38449 ZIP Code — Ardmore, TN

Giles County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38449 is located in Ardmore, Tennessee, within Giles County. It covers approximately 58.56 square miles and serves a population of 3,259 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38449

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,341) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,259

population

58.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ardmore	Acceptable
Ardmore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38488 Taft (8.9 mi) 38477 Prospect (9.4 mi) 38459 Frankewing (10 mi) 35620 Elkmont (12 mi) 35773 Toney (14 mi) 38478 Pulaski (15 mi) 35613 Athens (16.1 mi) 37334 Fayetteville (16.3 mi) 38473 Minor Hill (16.5 mi) 35614 Athens (17.1 mi) 38460 Goodspring (17.5 mi) 35749 Harvest (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,259
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	58.56 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.0633
Longitude	-86.8523
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,259

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$60,341

Median household income

$36,010

Per capita income

$161,400

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1,275

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

168

25–34

155

220

35–44

202

345

45–54

318

131

55–59

120

129

60–64

119

185

65–74

171

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	522	16.0%
18 and over	2,737	84.0%
65 and over	581	17.8%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Black or African American 4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,051	93.6%
Black or African American	130	4%
Two or more races	47	1.4%
Asian	20	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	17.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$60,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 14.5%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,400
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	70.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	697	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	218	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	297	24.0%
Households with children under 18	263	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	327	26.4%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	17.7%
Married	49.7%	56.3%
Separated	1.6%	2.5%
Widowed	3.6%	13.4%
Divorced	20.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	4.9%
Kindergarten	33	6.3%
Elementary school	203	38.6%
High school	148	28.1%
College / grad school	116	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.4%

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.5%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 7.1%

Retail trade 7.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Other services 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	6.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.4

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 16.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,151	96.7%
Spanish	61	1.9%
Other Indo-European	35	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.3%
Other languages	15	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,217	98.7%
Born in same state	3,194	98.0%
Born in different state	1,225	37.6%
Foreign born	23	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	42	1.3%
Not a US citizen	11	26.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	683	21%
French	369	11.3%
Italian	171	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.4%
English	10	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	91.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38449

What city is ZIP code 38449 in?

ZIP code 38449 is primarily assigned to Ardmore, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38449 in?

ZIP code 38449 falls within Giles County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38449 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 38449 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38449 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38449?

The median home value in ZIP code 38449 is $161,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 38449?

ZIP code 38449 has an estimated population of 3,259 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38449 in?

ZIP code 38449 observes the CST timezone.