38460 ZIP Code — Goodspring, TN

Giles County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38460 is located in Goodspring, Tennessee, within Giles County. It covers approximately 26.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,715 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38460

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 $179,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,063) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 38460 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,715

population

26.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goodspring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38473 Minor Hill (5 mi) 38468 Leoma (7.9 mi) 38477 Prospect (8.4 mi) 38457 Five Points (9.1 mi) 38478 Pulaski (11.7 mi) 35610 Anderson (12.6 mi) 38469 Loretto (15.6 mi) 35620 Elkmont (16.2 mi) 35614 Athens (16.4 mi) 35648 Lexington (16.5 mi) 38456 Ethridge (16.8 mi) 38449 Ardmore (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,715
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	26.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1064
Longitude	-87.1574
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	31.9%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,715

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$74,063

Median household income

$43,764

Per capita income

$179,600

Median home value

$703

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

713

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

209

35–44

149

159

45–54

113

55–59

135

60–64

128

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	182	10.6%
18 and over	1,533	89.4%
65 and over	374	21.8%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,648	93.6%
Two or more races	56	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	45	2.6%
Black or African American	11	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 24.9%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	24.9%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$74,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 35.6%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,600
Median rent / month	$703
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	46.0%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	40.2%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	24.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	21.6%
3 or more	47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	72.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.2%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	177	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	195	27.5%
Households with children under 18	105	14.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	39.3%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	16.1%
Married	34.7%	52.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	0.1%	16.9%
Divorced	47.5%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	12.2%
Kindergarten	8	4.4%
Elementary school	119	65.7%
High school	18	9.9%
College / grad school	14	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 39.7%

Construction 14.4%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 7.0%

Education & healthcare 6.3%

Other services 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.9%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	44.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.3%
Government	10.1%
Self-employed	39.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 9.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	20.9%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	56.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,678	97.8%
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)	1,715	100.0%
Born in same state	1,703	99.3%
Born in different state	1,170	68.2%
Foreign born	12	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	563	32.8%
French	534	31.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	347	20.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	75.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38460

What city is ZIP code 38460 in?

ZIP code 38460 is primarily assigned to Goodspring, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38460 in?

ZIP code 38460 falls within Giles County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38460 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 38460 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38460 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38460?

The median home value in ZIP code 38460 is $179,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 38460?

ZIP code 38460 has an estimated population of 1,715 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38460 in?

ZIP code 38460 observes the CST timezone.