38472 ZIP Code — Lynnville, TN

Giles County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38472 is located in Lynnville, Tennessee, within Giles County. It covers approximately 100.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,463 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38472

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 $197,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,319) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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. The average commute of 34 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38472 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,463

population

100.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lynnville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38451 Culleoka (5.2 mi) 38478 Pulaski (10.5 mi) 37047 Cornersville (13.4 mi) 38456 Ethridge (13.5 mi) 38474 Mount Pleasant (14.8 mi) 38483 Summertown (16 mi) 37091 Lewisburg (17.6 mi) 37019 Belfast (18.5 mi) 38401 Columbia (19.3 mi) 38459 Frankewing (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,463
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	100.44 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3835
Longitude	-87.0458
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	44.1%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,463

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$65,319

Median household income

$36,396

Per capita income

$197,900

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,013

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

112

35–44

200

45–54

194

55–59

102

60–64

183

65–74

179

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	616	25.0%
18 and over	1,847	75.0%
65 and over	550	22.3%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,436	98.9%
Two or more races	20	0.8%
Black or African American	4	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$65,319

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 21.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,900
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	57.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	492	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	17	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	158	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	219	24.7%
Households with children under 18	191	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	38.8%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	20.9%
Married	53.7%	47.9%
Separated	4.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	11.0%
Divorced	12.8%	20.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.6%
Kindergarten	13	2.3%
Elementary school	303	52.6%
High school	133	23.1%
College / grad school	112	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Public administration 6.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 10.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,291	93.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,441	99.1%
Born in same state	2,441	99.1%
Born in different state	1,419	57.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.9%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	500	20.3%
French	400	16.2%
Italian	157	6.4%
Irish	135	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.6%
Polish	14	0.6%
Norwegian	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38472

What city is ZIP code 38472 in?

ZIP code 38472 is primarily assigned to Lynnville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38472 in?

ZIP code 38472 falls within Giles County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38472 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 38472 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38472 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38472 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38472 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 38472 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 38472?

ZIP code 38472 has an estimated population of 2,463 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38472 in?

ZIP code 38472 observes the CST timezone.