ZIP Code 38481, Tennessee
ZIP Code 38481 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38481 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Lawrence County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 890. The land area covers 10.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 890 | ±170 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 395 | ±72 | 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 | 431 | ±79 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 395 | ±72 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 36 | ±20 |
| Median Home Value | $192,700 | ±$69,113 |
| Median Gross Rent | $628 | ±$15 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,567 | ±$16,887 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,422 | ±$18,421 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 148 | ±66 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 435 | ±103 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78% | ±19.4% |
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: 46,467 (2024)
ID: 175684
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
200 W GAINES ST, STE 201, LAWRENCEBURG TN 38464-3682
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 10-12 | Killen, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Killen, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Killen, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Collinwood, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Collinwood, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Collinwood, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lawrenceburg, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09 | Florence, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | Florence, AL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Florence, AL |
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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Heritage Christian University
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College | 15.5 mi away | 3625 Helton Dr, Florence, AL, 35630-9977 |
2567666610
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LORETTO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LORETTO, TN, 38469 |
(931) 853-7323
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Lawrenceburg Technical College
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College Vocational | 17.0 mi away | 113 South Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN, 38464 |
9317669900
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LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 11075 HIGHWAY 101, LEXINGTON, AL, 35648 |
(256) 229-5579
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University of North Alabama
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College | 18.7 mi away | One Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL, 35632-0001 |
2567654100
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KILLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 325 J. C. MAULDIN HIGHWAY, KILLEN, AL, 35645 |
(256) 757-5471
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Northwest Shoals Community College
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College | 22.6 mi away | 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL, 35661 |
2563315200
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LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 519 EAST GAINES STREET, LAWRENCEBURG, TN, 38464 |
(931) 762-4627
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COLLINWOOD DEPOT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 101 EAST DEPOT STREET, COLLINWOOD, TN, 38450 |
(931) 724-2498
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ROGERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 74 BANK STREET, ROGERSVILLE, AL, 35652 |
(256) 247-0151
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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 LEXINGTON, AL US, located 8.0 miles from ZCTA5 38481. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.7° | 30.9° | 40.8° | 6.04" | — |
| February | 55.0° | 34.1° | 44.6° | 5.47" | — |
| March | 63.9° | 41.3° | 52.6° | 5.53" | — |
| April | 73.0° | 49.1° | 61.0° | 5.30" | — |
| May | 79.5° | 57.9° | 68.7° | 5.48" | — |
| June | 87.0° | 66.0° | 76.5° | 4.61" | — |
| July | 90.2° | 68.7° | 79.4° | 3.92" | — |
| August | 89.9° | 67.9° | 78.9° | 3.97" | — |
| September | 84.3° | 61.7° | 73.0° | 4.49" | — |
| October | 73.8° | 49.5° | 61.7° | 3.57" | — |
| November | 61.9° | 40.0° | 50.9° | 4.19" | — |
| December | 53.3° | 34.7° | 44.0° | 5.97" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph city | City | 0.8 mi | — |
| Loretto city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Iron City CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Westpoint CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Lexington town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
| Killen town | Town | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38481. • 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.