38463 ZIP Code — Iron City, TN

Lawrence County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38463 is located in Iron City, Tennessee, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 115.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38463

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 $146,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,036. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38463 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,802

population

115.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38463 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38463

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38463. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Iron City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38486 Westpoint (6.6 mi) 38481 Saint Joseph (8.9 mi) 38452 Cypress Inn (9 mi) 38450 Collinwood (10.5 mi) 38469 Loretto (11.3 mi) 35634 Florence (12.8 mi) 35645 Killen (14.7 mi) 38471 Lutts (15.3 mi) 35648 Lexington (17.6 mi) 35630 Florence (17.7 mi) 35633 Florence (18 mi) 38464 Lawrenceburg (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,802
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	115.04 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	35.0851
Longitude	-87.6323
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	57.2%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,802

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$65,036

Median household income

$31,062

Per capita income

$146,000

Median home value

$577

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,237

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

105

20–24

340

25–34

284

154

35–44

129

164

45–54

137

55–59

60–64

222

65–74

186

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	530	18.9%
18 and over	2,272	81.1%
65 and over	545	19.5%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,685	95.8%
Two or more races	117	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	56.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	28.6%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	12.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$65,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 22.0%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,000
Median rent / month	$577
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	63.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	554	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	90	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	277	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	184	16.7%
Households with children under 18	398	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	386	34.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	20.8%
Married	49.0%	54.4%
Separated	6.7%	1.3%
Widowed	7.0%	10.7%
Divorced	7.4%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.0%
Kindergarten	46	9.7%
Elementary school	195	41.1%
High school	99	20.8%
College / grad school	116	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Retail trade 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Construction 9.0%

Professional & management 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Public administration 3.1%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	243	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	39.9%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,617	93.4%
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)	2,780	99.2%
Born in same state	2,766	98.7%
Born in different state	1,471	52.5%
Foreign born	14	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.8%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	632	22.6%
French	447	16%
Italian	345	12.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	1.9%
Norwegian	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38463

What city is ZIP code 38463 in?

ZIP code 38463 is primarily assigned to Iron City, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38463 in?

ZIP code 38463 falls within Lawrence County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38463 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 38463 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38463?

14% 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 38463 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 38463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38463 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 38463 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38463 in?

ZIP code 38463 observes the CST timezone.