ZIP Code 38456, Tennessee
ZIP Code 38456 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38456 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Giles County / Lawrence County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,561. The land area covers 69.33 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,561 | ±767 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,466 | ±255 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,602 | ±250 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,466 | ±255 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 136 | ±100 |
| Median Home Value | $208,600 | ±$29,691 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,643 | ±$11,990 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,866 | ±$5,285 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% | ±9.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 969 | ±476 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,894 | ±464 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 72.1% | ±10.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 30,971 (2024)
ID: 184263
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 678, PULASKI TN 38478-0678
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Pulaski, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lawrenceburg, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lawrenceburg, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Ethridge, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pulaski, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lawrenceburg, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Mt Pleasant, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lawrenceburg, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lawrenceburg, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lawrenceburg, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lawrenceburg Technical College
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College Vocational | 7.7 mi away | 113 South Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN, 38464 |
9317669900
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LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 519 EAST GAINES STREET, LAWRENCEBURG, TN, 38464 |
(931) 762-4627
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The University of Tennessee Southern
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College | 15.9 mi away | 433 West Madison Street, Pulaski, TN, 38478-2799 |
9313639800
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MT. PLEASANT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 200 HAY LONG AVENUE, MT PLEASANT, TN, 38474 |
(931) 379-3752
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
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College | 17.6 mi away | 1233 E College St, Pulaski, TN, 38478-0614 |
9314244014
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LYNNVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 105 MILL STREET, LYNNVILLE, TN, 38472 |
(931) 527-0707
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Columbia State Community College
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN, 38401 |
9315402730
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GILES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 122 SOUTH SECOND STREET, PULASKI, TN, 38478 |
(931) 363-2720
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
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College | 22.9 mi away | 813 West Main, Hohenwald, TN, 38462-2201 |
9317965351
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LORETTO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LORETTO, TN, 38469 |
(931) 853-7323
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MT PLEASANT 1N, TN US, located 15.8 miles from ZCTA5 38456. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.3° | 27.1° | 37.2° | 5.25" | — |
| February | 52.3° | 31.3° | 41.8° | 5.14" | — |
| March | 61.3° | 38.4° | 49.8° | 6.00" | — |
| April | 71.6° | 47.4° | 59.5° | 5.42" | — |
| May | 79.9° | 58.4° | 69.1° | 6.27" | — |
| June | 87.6° | 66.7° | 77.2° | 5.40" | — |
| July | 90.5° | 69.2° | 79.9° | 4.78" | — |
| August | 89.6° | 66.4° | 78.0° | 3.96" | — |
| September | 83.7° | 59.2° | 71.4° | 5.34" | — |
| October | 72.5° | 46.6° | 59.5° | 3.89" | — |
| November | 61.2° | 36.3° | 48.7° | 4.26" | — |
| December | 50.9° | 30.3° | 40.6° | 6.52" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethridge town | Town | 2.2 mi | — |
| Lawrenceburg city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Summertown CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Leoma CDP | CDP | 13.0 mi | — |
| Lynnville town | Town | 15.0 mi | — |
| Mount Pleasant city | City | 15.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38456. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.