38316 ZIP Code — Bradford, TN

Gibson County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38316 is located in Bradford, Tennessee, within Gibson County. It covers approximately 63.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38316

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,584. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38316 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,994

population

63.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bradford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38230 Greenfield (6.2 mi) 38220 Atwood (8.9 mi) 38369 Rutherford (9.7 mi) 38358 Milan (9.9 mi) 38258 Trezevant (11.4 mi) 38382 Trenton (12.3 mi) 38330 Dyer (12.6 mi) 38255 Sharon (12.9 mi) 38229 Gleason (16 mi) 38233 Kenton (16.1 mi) 38348 Lavinia (16.6 mi) 38201 Mc Kenzie (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,994
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	63.01 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.0610
Longitude	-88.8058
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	52.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,994

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$46,584

Median household income

$24,650

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,152

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

20–24

181

25–34

164

156

35–44

142

201

45–54

183

200

55–59

182

166

60–64

150

199

65–74

180

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	549	18.3%
18 and over	2,445	81.7%
65 and over	559	18.7%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,798	92.6%
Two or more races	109	3.6%
Black or African American	86	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	52.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	30.8%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	14.2%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 24.1%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	24.1%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$46,584

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	46.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	585	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	98	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	227	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	260	22.2%
Households with children under 18	307	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	401	34.3%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	25.8%
Married	51.8%	49.0%
Separated	0.4%	1.0%
Widowed	1.0%	12.5%
Divorced	18.8%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 53.4%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	4.7%
Kindergarten	17	3.2%
Elementary school	203	38.4%
High school	187	35.3%
College / grad school	97	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Retail trade 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 44.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,852	95.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,990	99.9%
Born in same state	2,987	99.8%
Born in different state	2,233	74.6%
Foreign born	3	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,375	45.9%
Italian	376	12.6%
French	234	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	1.1%
Irish	18	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38316

What city is ZIP code 38316 in?

ZIP code 38316 is primarily assigned to Bradford, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38316 in?

ZIP code 38316 falls within Gibson County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38316?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38316?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38316 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 38316 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 38316 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38316 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 38316 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 38316 in?

ZIP code 38316 observes the CST timezone.