38456 ZIP Code — Ethridge, TN

Lawrence County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38456 is located in Ethridge, Tennessee, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 69.33 square miles and serves a population of 4,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38456

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 $206,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,182. 34% 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 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38456 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,732

population

69.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ethridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38483 Summertown (7.6 mi) 38464 Lawrenceburg (8.2 mi) 38468 Leoma (13.4 mi) 38472 Lynnville (13.5 mi) 38474 Mount Pleasant (14.3 mi) 38478 Pulaski (15.9 mi) 38460 Goodspring (16.8 mi) 38451 Culleoka (16.9 mi) 38461 Hampshire (18.6 mi) 38469 Loretto (19.1 mi) 38486 Westpoint (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,732
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	69.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3303
Longitude	-87.2755
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	46.1%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,732

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$58,182

Median household income

$25,433

Per capita income

$206,500

Median home value

$544

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,461

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

129

211

5–9

180

204

10–14

174

280

15–19

240

198

20–24

169

278

25–34

238

256

35–44

219

251

45–54

215

138

55–59

117

187

60–64

159

211

65–74

181

102

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,420	30.0%
18 and over	3,312	70.0%
65 and over	737	15.6%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,612	97.4%
Two or more races	101	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.6%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.6%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$58,182

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,500
Median rent / month	$544
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	14.0%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	15.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.6%
1 vehicle	14.4%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.8%
Electricity	45.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	17.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	989	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	11	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	125	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	283	20.1%
Households with children under 18	455	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	493	35.0%
Average household size	3.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	26.4%
Married	57.5%	55.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.1%
Widowed	4.2%	13.0%
Divorced	5.6%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	5.0%
Kindergarten	48	4.0%
Elementary school	667	55.2%
High school	242	20.0%
College / grad school	190	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.8%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 8.3%

Public administration 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Construction 3.8%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.3%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	4.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 21.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 14.5%

Female-led households 29.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	18.3%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	242	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	28.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,451	94.1%
Spanish	521	11.7%
Other Indo-European	87	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	434	9.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,645	98.2%
Born in same state	4,630	97.8%
Born in different state	3,733	78.9%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	87	1.8%
Not a US citizen	87	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	825	17.4%
French	580	12.3%
Italian	269	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	65	1.4%
English	63	1.3%
Irish	32	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	70.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38456

What city is ZIP code 38456 in?

ZIP code 38456 is primarily assigned to Ethridge, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38456 in?

ZIP code 38456 falls within Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38456 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 38456 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38456?

17% of residents in ZIP code 38456 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 38456?

ZIP code 38456 has an estimated population of 4,732 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38456?

The median home value in ZIP code 38456 is $206,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 38456 in?

ZIP code 38456 observes the CST timezone.