ZIP Code 38063 in Ripley, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ripley, Tennessee
Counties:Lauderdale County[Primary]
Haywood County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:55:41 PM
Population:16,033 [See All]
Area Code:731
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.7388, -89.6754
Land Area:285.165 sq mi
Quick Link:
https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/38063/zip-code-38063.asp

Download this data |

Download ZIP Boundaries |

Interactive charts load automatically as you scroll. Hover for data, click to explore trends, and use the menu to export.

Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38063 has 16,033 residents and 6,482 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 39.9 years, about the same as the state (39.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.0%, much lower than the state average of 72.2%) and Black or African American (38.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:16,033Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:15,947Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:16,343Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:56.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$48,578Source: Census ACS
Households:6,482Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$137,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.39Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,99516,68316,84417,19117,18417,41617,04516,53616,27716,15416,09615,56915,947
Decennial Census17,403------------------16,033------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 39.9

Male Median Age: 38

Female Median Age: 41.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male54553557358447040644345544741049452352842033327313187
Female485502561505477483487516471515553602584516449270202198
Total1,0301,0371,1341,0899478899309719189251,0471,1251,112936782543333285
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,98557.10%
Black:6,10038.77%
Hispanic:*3572.27%
Asian:430.27%
American Indian:580.37%
Hawaiian:80.05%
Other:1841.17%
Total:15,735100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,65747.76%38.0 years
Females:8,37652.24%41.6 years
Total:16,033100%39.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:15,77598.92%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:150.09%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:590.37%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:980.98%
Total Population:15,947100%
Total Native Population:15,79099.02%
Total Foreign-born Population:1570.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $48,578, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,031 (44.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,491. Family households earn a median of $61,475 versus $28,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,725). By gender, male median income is $45,283 and female is $39,742, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,541 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.9%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.4%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$33,547$31,962$30,995$29,458$29,217$31,684$34,666$38,667$40,087$42,695$43,362$46,929$48,578
Median Family Income$37,300$34,498$34,727$35,796$34,525$36,750$41,932$46,891$45,521$44,900$50,281$59,244$61,475
Median NonFamily Income$22,996$23,259$19,526$17,877$18,994$20,383$20,638$22,500$22,205$21,883$25,401$27,198$28,750
Median Male Income$39,256$33,998$34,100$33,642$33,835$34,744$38,772$40,323$39,813$39,656$41,833$45,550$45,283
Median Female Income$25,489$26,347$26,655$28,987$29,940$30,225$30,262$31,305$31,150$34,443$34,029$37,128$39,742
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6,29750.46%
Unemployed:3082.47%
Not In Labor Force:5,87547.08%
Total:12,480100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,58325.14%
Service:1,05116.69%
Sales and Office:1,06116.85%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:68510.88%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,91730.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:6,297100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $137,600, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $58,100 (73.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,300. The median gross rent is $731, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $146 (24.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $62. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.42% (51.16% with a mortgage, 48.84% free-and-clear) and renters 36.58% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.12%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$79,500$81,900$78,700$80,400$83,900$84,100$84,400$87,000$87,300$97,000$101,200$118,900$137,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:36416.39%
$500 to $999:1,37762.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:1627.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:31814.32%
Total:2,221100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$585$605$617$607$605$605$640$637$669$651$652$675$731
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,97032.44%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,88130.98%
Renter Occupied:2,22136.58%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,072100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,07285.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):99814.12%
Total Housing Units:7,070100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,27474.60%
Multi-Family Units:94613.38%
Other Units:85012.02%
Total Housing Units:7,070100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 12.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.40%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (36.20%). The share of people in poverty is 16.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 8.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.33%). College enrollment is 15.37%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4974.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,16211.28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,72145.82%
Some college, no degree:1,89918.43%
Associate's degree:7257.04%
Bachelor's degree:7957.72%
Graduate or professional degree:5054.90%
Total:10,304100%
High school or higher:8,64583.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,30012.62%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:8,63848.68%
Public Insurance:7,46642.08%
No Insurance:1,6399.24%
Total:17,743100%
Has Health Insurance:16,10490.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty25.4%26.2%24.1%23.9%25.3%22.4%21.2%18.9%17.7%16.2%15.2%14.1%16.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2918.35%
Kindergarten:2527.23%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,51143.33%
High school (grades 9-12):89725.72%
College or graduate school:53615.37%
Total:3,487100%
Early Childhood:54315.57%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,66076.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38063 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 206 business establishments, employing about 3,712 people with an annual payroll of $172,945,000. USPS data shows 6,698 residential mailboxes and 423 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,698Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:423Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,424Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,158Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:70Source: USPS
# of Businesses:206Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$43,732,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$172,945,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,712Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38063 is located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 38063. It covers 285.165 sq mi of land and a water area of 18.634 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:285.165 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:18.634 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6850.53 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4763340Source: Census
Place Name:Ripley city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38066 | | 38061

Schools in ZIP Code 38063


ZIP Code 38063 is in the Lauderdale County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ripley Elementary 100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
District: Lauderdale County School District
Ripley High School 254 Jefferson St
Ripley, TN 38063
District: Lauderdale County School District
Ripley Primary 225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
District: Lauderdale County School District
Ripley Middle School 309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
District: Lauderdale County School District
Tipton Christian Academy 2105 Hwy 59 S
Covington, TN 38019
District: Private SchoolNearby
Tipton-Rosemark Academy 8696 Rosemark Rd
Millington, TN 38053
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ Classical Academy 1005 US Highway 51 Byp W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38063


Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Ripley 127 Industrial Drive
Ripley, TN 38063
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Covington 1600 Hwy 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas Northeastern College 2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316-1109
Type: Post Secondary
Dyersburg State Community College 1510 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024-2411
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Newbern 340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059
Type: Post Secondary
Gould's Academy 8000 US Highway 64
Bartlett, TN 38133-4067
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov