38256 ZIP Code — Springville, TN

Henry County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38256 is located in Springville, Tennessee, within Henry County. It covers approximately 67.71 square miles and serves a population of 3,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38256

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $148,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,535. 56% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,055

population

67.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38221 Big Sandy (6.1 mi) 38222 Buchanan (8.7 mi) 38236 Mansfield (10.9 mi) 38242 Paris (12.7 mi) 38251 Puryear (14.3 mi) 38333 Eva (14.7 mi) 37175 Stewart (14.9 mi) 38231 Henry (16 mi) 38320 Camden (16.5 mi) 38342 Hollow Rock (16.8 mi) 38317 Bruceton (18.1 mi) 42076 New Concord (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,055
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	67.71 sq mi
Water area	23.10 sq mi
Latitude	36.2986
Longitude	-88.1509
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	54.9%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,055

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$52,535

Median household income

$31,933

Per capita income

$148,000

Median home value

$949

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

2,878

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

106

136

35–44

129

196

45–54

186

265

55–59

253

168

60–64

160

325

65–74

310

116

75–84

111

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	11.8%
18 and over	2,693	88.2%
65 and over	906	29.7%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,997	96.8%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.3%
Two or more races	31	1%
Asian	17	0.5%
Other race	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 27.9%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	27.9%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$52,535

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,000
Median rent / month	$949
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	52.7%
Single-family detached	56.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	45.3%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.5%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	883	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	21	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	278	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	298	20.1%
Households with children under 18	184	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	664	44.9%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	9.1%
Married	66.2%	64.1%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	8.4%
Divorced	11.5%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	11.4%
Elementary school	154	60.4%
High school	61	23.9%
College / grad school	11	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 15.6%

Construction 11.9%

Professional & management 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Other services 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 30.9%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 49.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	43.1%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	469	17.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,983	97.6%
Spanish	28	0.9%
Other Indo-European	11	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,020	98.9%
Born in same state	3,020	98.9%
Born in different state	1,453	47.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	1.1%
Not a US citizen	18	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,085	35.5%
French	442	14.5%
Italian	357	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	51	1.7%
English	14	0.5%
Polish	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.4%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38256

What city is ZIP code 38256 in?

ZIP code 38256 is primarily assigned to Springville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38256 in?

ZIP code 38256 falls within Henry County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38256 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 38256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38256 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 38256 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 38256 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 38256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38256 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 38256 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38256 in?

ZIP code 38256 observes the CST timezone.