38454 ZIP Code — Duck River, TN

Hickman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38454 is located in Duck River, Tennessee, within Hickman County. It covers approximately 58.59 square miles and serves a population of 953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931/615.

About ZIP code 38454

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,644. 48% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 38454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

953

population

58.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Duck River	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38487 Williamsport (6.4 mi) 38461 Hampshire (9.2 mi) 37098 Lyles (9.6 mi) 37033 Centerville (10.7 mi) 38482 Santa Fe (11.8 mi) 37137 Nunnelly (13.8 mi) 37025 Bon Aqua (14.4 mi) 38474 Mount Pleasant (14.8 mi) 38462 Hohenwald (18 mi) 37140 Only (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	953
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	58.59 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.7282
Longitude	-87.3445
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931/615

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	52.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	31.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

953

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$55,644

Median household income

$31,064

Per capita income

$117,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	20.3%
18 and over	760	79.7%
65 and over	246	25.8%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	906	95.1%
Two or more races	33	3.5%
Black or African American	14	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	52.6%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	44.1%	31.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.3%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 26.9%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	26.9%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$55,644

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 41.8%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	27.4%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	70.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Wood	9.0%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	228	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	86	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	84	20.3%
Households with children under 18	69	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	40.7%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	10.2%
Married	63.1%	71.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.9%
Divorced	12.2%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	53.7%
High school	46	38.0%
College / grad school	10	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 17.5%

Transportation & utilities 17.5%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Professional & management 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Information 5.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.9%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	12.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	17.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	63.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.6%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	864	90.7%
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)	953	100.0%
Born in same state	936	98.2%
Born in different state	675	70.8%
Foreign born	17	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	127	13.3%
Arab	93	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	87	9.1%
English	28	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38454

What city is ZIP code 38454 in?

ZIP code 38454 is primarily assigned to Duck River, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38454 in?

ZIP code 38454 falls within Hickman County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38454 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38454 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38454 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 38454 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38454?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38454 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 38454 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38454 in?

ZIP code 38454 observes the CST timezone.