38080 ZIP Code — Ridgely, TN

Lake County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38080 is located in Ridgely, Tennessee, within Lake County. It covers approximately 139.44 square miles and serves a population of 2,591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38080

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $38,427. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 38080 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,591

population

139.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38080 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38080

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38080. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ridgely	Acceptable
Ridgely	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63851 Hayti (7 mi) 63830 Caruthersville (12 mi) 38079 Tiptonville (12.4 mi) 38240 Obion (13.6 mi) 38232 Hornbeak (13.7 mi) 63873 Portageville (13.7 mi) 38047 Lenox (13.9 mi) 38024 Dyersburg (15.6 mi) 63827 Bragg City (17.9 mi) 63879 Wardell (17.9 mi) 63877 Steele (18 mi) 38059 Newbern (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,591
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	139.44 sq mi
Water area	10.12 sq mi
Latitude	36.2519
Longitude	-89.5463
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	60.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	6.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	8.5%	4.2%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,591

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$38,427

Median household income

$21,195

Per capita income

$90,000

Median home value

$538

Median monthly rent

47.2%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

592

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

10–14

102

15–19

111

20–24

112

198

25–34

200

108

35–44

109

141

45–54

143

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

146

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	629	24.3%
18 and over	1,962	75.7%
65 and over	580	22.4%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Black or African American 14.7%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,973	72.5%
Black or African American	399	14.7%
Two or more races	210	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	131	4.8%
Other race	6	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	60.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	28.4%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	6.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	8.5%	4.2%	5.1%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$38,427

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,000
Median rent / month	$538
Owner occupied	47.2%
Renter occupied	52.8%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.6%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
No fuel used	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	395	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	50	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	121	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	329	36.8%
Households with children under 18	277	30.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	361	40.3%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.4%	24.3%
Married	40.5%	37.5%
Separated	3.8%	1.3%
Widowed	5.8%	16.8%
Divorced	9.6%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	7.9%
Kindergarten	19	3.4%
Elementary school	318	56.8%
High school	130	23.2%
College / grad school	49	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.3%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Public administration 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	28.1%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 48.0%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 20.0%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	25.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.9%
Under 18	13.4%
18–64 years	30.7%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,409	93.0%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,563	98.9%
Born in same state	2,487	96.0%
Born in different state	2,115	81.6%
Foreign born	76	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.1%
Not a US citizen	21	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	391	15.1%
Italian	238	9.2%
French	92	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	1.1%
Polish	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38080

What city is ZIP code 38080 in?

ZIP code 38080 is primarily assigned to Ridgely, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38080 in?

ZIP code 38080 falls within Lake County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38080?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38080 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38080?

10% 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 38080 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 38080 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38080?

The median home value in ZIP code 38080 is $90,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38080 in?

ZIP code 38080 observes the CST timezone.