38457 ZIP Code — Five Points, TN

Lawrence County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38457 is located in Five Points, Tennessee, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 26.40 square miles and serves a population of 616 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38457

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $58,603. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

616

population

26.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Five Points	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35610 Anderson (7 mi) 38468 Leoma (7.1 mi) 35648 Lexington (7.7 mi) 38473 Minor Hill (8.4 mi) 38469 Loretto (8.8 mi) 38460 Goodspring (9.1 mi) 38481 Saint Joseph (11.1 mi) 35652 Rogersville (13.6 mi) 35645 Killen (15 mi) 38477 Prospect (15.6 mi) 35614 Athens (16.7 mi) 38486 Westpoint (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	616
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	26.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.0336
Longitude	-87.2906
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	931

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

616

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$58,603

Median household income

$23,814

Per capita income

$158,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

204

Housing units

2.9%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	178	28.9%
18 and over	438	71.1%
65 and over	82	13.3%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	604	96.5%
Two or more races	12	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 35.1%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	35.1%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
Median income	$58,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 34.6%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	65	31.7%
Male householder, no spouse	8	3.9%
Female householder, no spouse	39	19.0%
Households with children under 18	125	61.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	28.8%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	30.6%
Married	40.2%	36.7%
Separated	4.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.4%
Divorced	29.3%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 52.3%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	2.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	25.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	76	46.3%
High school	30	18.3%
College / grad school	16	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 6.5%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	44.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 68.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	50.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	62.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.3%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	583	94.6%
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)	616	100.0%
Born in same state	616	100.0%
Born in different state	422	68.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	149	24.2%
French	62	10.1%
German	18	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	1%
Irish	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38457

What city is ZIP code 38457 in?

ZIP code 38457 is primarily assigned to Five Points, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38457 in?

ZIP code 38457 falls within Lawrence County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38457?

3% 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 38457 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 38457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38457?

The median home value in ZIP code 38457 is $158,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 38457?

ZIP code 38457 has an estimated population of 616 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38457 in?

ZIP code 38457 observes the CST timezone.