38455 ZIP Code — Elkton, TN
Giles County, Tennessee
ZIP code 38455 is located in Elkton, Tennessee, within Giles County. It covers approximately 0.28 square miles and serves a population of 157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.
157
population
0.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38455 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38455
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Elkton | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 157 |
| Population density | 561 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 47 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.0525 |
| Longitude | -86.8896 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 931 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.5% | 50.3% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 3.6% | 30.9% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
157
Population
561
People per sq mi
47.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$31,513
Per capita income
$138,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.9%
Home ownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
14.9%
Unemployment
51
Housing units
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
5
1
5–9
1
3
10–14
9
3
15–19
7
6
20–24
15
2
25–34
6
3
35–44
9
13
45–54
35
4
55–59
10
6
60–64
15
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21 | 13.4% |
| 18 and over | 136 | 86.6% |
| 65 and over | 2 | 1.3% |
| Median age | 47.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.6%
Black or African American
27.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 72.6% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 27.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 65.5% | 50.3% | 45.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 3.6% | 30.9% | 30.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 5.1% |
$10k–$15k
14.6%
$15k–$25k
16.7%
$35k–$50k
25.0%
$50k–$75k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
27.1%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 14.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 25.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
34.0%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
36.2%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 97.9% |
| Renter occupied | 2.1% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 57.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 42.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 25.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 95.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14 | 29.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2 | 4.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 32 | 66.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 20.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2 | 4.2% |
| Average household size | 3.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.2% | 21.9% |
| Married | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 55.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
21.0%
Some college, no degree
52.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
5.7%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 22.6% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 5 | 16.1% |
| High school | 19 | 61.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
17.6%
Education & healthcare
16.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Construction
12.2%
Agriculture & mining
10.8%
Public administration
10.8%
Other services
9.5%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.3% |
| Service | 27.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 33.8% |
| Government | 27.0% |
| Self-employed | 39.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 35.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 64.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.5 |
Poverty
All people
39.5%
Under 18 years
76.2%
18 and over
33.8%
Married-couple families
57.1%
Female-led households
35.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 4.2% |
| Retirement income | 8.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| High blood pressure | 43.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.4% |
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 55.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 19.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 45.2% |
| Public insurance | 26.1% |
| No insurance | 31.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 150 | 95.5% |
| 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) | 157 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 157 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 82 | 52.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 56 | 35.7% |
| English | 56 | 35.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 23 | 14.6% |
| French | 12 | 7.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38455
What city is ZIP code 38455 in?
ZIP code 38455 is primarily assigned to Elkton, Tennessee.
What county is ZIP code 38455 in?
ZIP code 38455 falls within Giles County, Tennessee.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38455?
40% of residents in ZIP code 38455 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 38455 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 38455 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38455?
10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 38455?
The median home value in ZIP code 38455 is $138,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 38455 in?
ZIP code 38455 observes the CST timezone.