38253 ZIP Code — Rives, TN

Obion County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38253 is located in Rives, Tennessee, within Obion County. It covers approximately 52.70 square miles and serves a population of 991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38253

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 $203,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $62,700. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

991

population

52.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rives	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38233 Kenton (7.2 mi) 38261 Union City (9.1 mi) 38259 Trimble (9.7 mi) 38260 Troy (10.3 mi) 38238 Martin (11 mi) 38255 Sharon (11.8 mi) 38237 Martin (13.1 mi) 38369 Rutherford (13.4 mi) 38240 Obion (14.3 mi) 38232 Hornbeak (15.7 mi) 38330 Dyer (16.2 mi) 38230 Greenfield (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	991
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	52.70 sq mi
Water area	1.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.3059
Longitude	-89.0562
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	54.8%	60.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.0%	1.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

991

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$62,700

Median household income

$30,453

Per capita income

$203,200

Median home value

$1,034

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

26.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	23.6%
18 and over	757	76.4%
65 and over	144	14.5%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 5.4%

Black or African American 1.9%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	901	85.8%
Hispanic or Latino	59	5.6%
Two or more races	57	5.4%
Black or African American	20	1.9%
Other race	13	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	60.7%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	28.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	11.0%	1.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$62,700

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$1M+ 16.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,200
Median rent / month	$1,034
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	65.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.9%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	85	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	11.1%
Households with children under 18	173	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	29.1%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	25.1%
Married	61.0%	50.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	3.2%	0.5%
Divorced	14.9%	22.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	11.8%
Kindergarten	1	0.5%
Elementary school	82	40.4%
High school	54	26.6%
College / grad school	42	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.7%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 15.2%

Transportation & utilities 15.0%

Professional & management 10.7%

Other services 7.3%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.3%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	56.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	874	88.2%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	981	99.0%
Born in same state	981	99.0%
Born in different state	762	76.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	134	13.5%
Italian	93	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38253

What city is ZIP code 38253 in?

ZIP code 38253 is primarily assigned to Rives, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38253 in?

ZIP code 38253 falls within Obion County, Tennessee.

What is the population of ZIP code 38253?

ZIP code 38253 has an estimated population of 991 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38253?

The median home value in ZIP code 38253 is $203,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38253?

The median household income in ZIP code 38253 is $62,700, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38253 in?

ZIP code 38253 observes the CST timezone.