38401 ZIP Code — Columbia, TN
Maury County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38401 is located in Columbia, Tennessee, within Maury County. It covers approximately 296.66 square miles and serves a population of 65,393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931/615.
About ZIP code 38401
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $260,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $66,047. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
65,393
population
296.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
37174 Spring Hill (6.4 mi)
37179 Thompsons Station (11.6 mi)
38482 Santa Fe (11.7 mi)
38451 Culleoka (14.1 mi)
38487 Williamsport (14.8 mi)
37064 Franklin (15.7 mi)
37034 Chapel Hill (16.1 mi)
37091 Lewisburg (16.4 mi)
38474 Mount Pleasant (16.7 mi)
37046 College Grove (17 mi)
38472 Lynnville (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 65,393 |
| Population density | 220 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 296.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6569 |
| Longitude | -86.9781 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 931/615 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.7% | 38.3% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 33.9% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
65,393
Population
220
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$66,047
Median household income
$33,868
Per capita income
$260,900
Median home value
$1,060
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
21,132
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,995
Under 5
2,211
1,703
5–9
1,889
2,258
10–14
2,503
1,984
15–19
2,199
1,747
20–24
1,937
4,044
25–34
4,483
4,147
35–44
4,597
3,883
45–54
4,305
1,995
55–59
2,211
2,081
60–64
2,307
3,176
65–74
3,522
1,459
75–84
1,617
541
85+
599
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,285 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 50,108 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 10,914 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.9%
Black or African American
12.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,824 | 76.9% |
| Black or African American | 8,482 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,861 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,970 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 517 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 458 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 243 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.7% | 38.3% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 33.9% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $66,047 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
29.6%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,060 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 8.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 28.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 63.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,298 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,824 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,804 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,522 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,110 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,727 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.7% | 27.2% |
| Married | 52.8% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 662 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 581 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 6,896 | 50.9% |
| High school | 3,572 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,824 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Retail trade
14.1%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Professional & management
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 25.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.1% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.7% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 59.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,377 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 61,187 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 864 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 606 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 224 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 63,196 | 96.6% |
| Born in same state | 62,749 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 38,548 | 58.9% |
| Foreign born | 447 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,197 | 3.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 970 | 44.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 17,571 | 26.9% |
| French | 5,606 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 3,901 | 6% |
| English | 477 | 0.7% |
| German | 317 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 310 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 168 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 109 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38401
What part of Columbia is ZIP code 38401?
ZIP code 38401 covers a portion of Columbia, Tennessee, within Maury County.
What county is ZIP code 38401 in?
ZIP code 38401 falls within Maury County, Tennessee.
What is the population of ZIP code 38401?
ZIP code 38401 has an estimated population of 65,393 residents, with a density of 220 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 38401?
The median household income in ZIP code 38401 is $66,047, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38401?
The median home value in ZIP code 38401 is $260,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 38401 in?
ZIP code 38401 observes the CST timezone.