38473 ZIP Code — Minor Hill, TN

Giles County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38473 is located in Minor Hill, Tennessee, within Giles County. It covers approximately 27.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 38473

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($61,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% 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.

1,061

population

27.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minor Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38460 Goodspring (5 mi) 38477 Prospect (7.3 mi) 38457 Five Points (8.4 mi) 35610 Anderson (8.9 mi) 38468 Leoma (11 mi) 35614 Athens (11.5 mi) 35620 Elkmont (12 mi) 35648 Lexington (14.5 mi) 38478 Pulaski (15.3 mi) 35652 Rogersville (15.8 mi) 38449 Ardmore (16.5 mi) 38469 Loretto (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,061
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	27.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.0358
Longitude	-87.1420
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	50.0%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,061

Population

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$61,667

Median household income

$31,823

Per capita income

$219,000

Median home value

$968

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

340

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	323	30.4%
18 and over	738	69.6%
65 and over	114	10.7%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,017	93.9%
Two or more races	27	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2%
Black or African American	12	1.1%
Other race	4	0.4%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	50.3%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	30.9%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	16.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 23.9%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	23.9%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$61,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,000
Median rent / month	$968
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.6%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	15.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	71.9%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	65.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Wood	10.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	37	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	58	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	77	21.4%
Households with children under 18	146	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	22.5%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	31.8%
Married	55.7%	47.6%
Separated	1.1%	0.2%
Widowed	1.9%	5.0%
Divorced	11.7%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.5%
Kindergarten	8	3.3%
Elementary school	144	60.0%
High school	56	23.3%
College / grad school	26	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%

Public administration 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Professional & management 5.3%

Retail trade 4.7%

Construction 4.1%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Other services 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	21.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 26.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	58.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	938	88.4%
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)	1,058	99.7%
Born in same state	1,033	97.4%
Born in different state	617	58.2%
Foreign born	25	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	203	19.1%
French	98	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	60	5.7%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38473

What city is ZIP code 38473 in?

ZIP code 38473 is primarily assigned to Minor Hill, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38473 in?

ZIP code 38473 falls within Giles County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38473 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38473 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38473?

9% 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 38473 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 38473 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 38473?

ZIP code 38473 has an estimated population of 1,061 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38473 in?

ZIP code 38473 observes the CST timezone.