38563 ZIP Code — Gordonsville, TN

Smith County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38563 is located in Gordonsville, Tennessee, within Smith County. It covers approximately 33.19 square miles and serves a population of 2,520 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 615.

About ZIP code 38563

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($54,708) 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. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,520

population

33.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gordonsville	Acceptable
Gordonsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38547 Brush Creek (3 mi) 37030 Carthage (5.1 mi) 38567 Hickman (6.9 mi) 38560 Elmwood (7.5 mi) 37151 Riddleton (8.4 mi) 37012 Alexandria (9.7 mi) 38552 Chestnut Mound (10 mi) 38548 Buffalo Valley (11.5 mi) 37184 Watertown (11.6 mi) 37145 Pleasant Shade (12.6 mi) 37057 Dixon Springs (13.6 mi) 38564 Granville (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,520
Population density	76 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	159

Geography
Land area	33.19 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.2049
Longitude	-86.0023
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	615

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,520

Population

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$54,708

Median household income

$33,405

Per capita income

$222,300

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

113

5–9

141

10–14

127

15–19

20–24

186

25–34

167

109

35–44

201

45–54

180

55–59

60–64

116

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	766	30.4%
18 and over	1,754	69.6%
65 and over	331	13.1%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 2.5%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,311	88.3%
Hispanic or Latino	97	3.7%
Other race	97	3.7%
Black or African American	65	2.5%
Two or more races	47	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	53.4%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	14.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	7.3%	3.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 23.1%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	23.1%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$54,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 31.3%

$300k–$500k 27.2%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$222,300
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	32.5%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	466	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	52	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	130	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	297	31.4%
Households with children under 18	358	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	287	30.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	28.0%
Married	52.9%	48.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	9.1%
Divorced	10.7%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	8.6%
Kindergarten	13	2.1%
Elementary school	367	58.3%
High school	118	18.8%
College / grad school	77	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 14.8%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Public administration 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 1.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 3.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	152	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.7%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,281	90.5%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,501	99.2%
Born in same state	2,477	98.3%
Born in different state	2,132	84.6%
Foreign born	24	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	10	52.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	566	22.5%
French	297	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	103	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38563

What city is ZIP code 38563 in?

ZIP code 38563 is primarily assigned to Gordonsville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38563 in?

ZIP code 38563 falls within Smith County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38563 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38563 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 38563?

ZIP code 38563 has an estimated population of 2,520 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38563?

The median household income in ZIP code 38563 is $54,708, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38563?

The median home value in ZIP code 38563 is $222,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 38563 in?

ZIP code 38563 observes the CST timezone.