ZIP Code 38449 in Ardmore, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Ardmore, Tennessee
Names to Avoid:
Dellrose
Counties:Giles County[Primary]
Lincoln County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:00:29 PM
Population:3,001 [See All]
Area Code:931
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.0633, -86.8523
Land Area:58.561 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38449 has 3,001 residents and 1,189 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 47.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 72.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.6%, much lower than the state average of 15.8% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,001Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:3,255Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,366Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:51.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$65,671Source: Census ACS
Households:1,189Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$219,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.08Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,3013,1592,7842,5962,4592,4072,5132,4942,7722,7132,9013,2593,255
Decennial Census2,811------------------3,001------
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: 47

Male Median Age: 47

Female Median Age: 47

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8980891023954718884958815112812353554025
Female10279106747063102886195961491419879743535
Total1911591951761091171731761451901843002692211321297560
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,71393.33%
Black:792.72%
Hispanic:*702.41%
Asian:220.76%
American Indian:60.21%
Hawaiian:10.03%
Other:160.55%
Total:2,907100%
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:1,45448.45%47.0 years
Females:1,54751.55%47.0 years
Total:3,001100%47.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,17997.67%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:130.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:270.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:361.94%
Total Population:3,255100%
Total Native Population:3,19298.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:631.94%
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 $65,671, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $24,034 (57.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,340. Family households earn a median of $83,558 versus $31,121 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,437). By gender, male median income is $60,625 and female is $45,466, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,159 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.8%).

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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$41,637$41,063$38,807$41,806$39,526$37,877$37,194$40,259$42,331$47,931$54,000$60,341$65,671
Median Family Income$46,327$43,661$41,272$44,444$43,860$39,872$47,500$60,568$63,750$70,156$79,044$88,750$83,558
Median NonFamily Income$19,519$22,656$17,396$18,333$23,500$23,182$17,917$19,667$20,350$19,172$20,028$24,122$31,121
Median Male Income$32,262$36,726$37,065$39,815$42,697$36,103$37,250$46,518$50,726$51,250$52,768$61,230$60,625
Median Female Income$31,518$30,500$30,769$31,705$31,756$31,549$32,143$34,830$34,963$38,199$40,917$42,928$45,466
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:1,32148.02%
Unemployed:1073.89%
Not In Labor Force:1,32348.09%
Total:2,751100%
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:56642.85%
Service:16112.19%
Sales and Office:15311.58%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1269.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:31523.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,321100%
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 $219,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $113,900 (107.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,700. The median gross rent is $1,022, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $464 (83.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $328. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.00% (47.88% with a mortgage, 52.12% free-and-clear) and renters 20.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.85%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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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$105,500$98,800$98,700$97,400$99,800$99,500$112,200$128,600$130,700$129,900$138,500$161,400$219,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3413.13%
$500 to $999:7729.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:10440.15%
$1,500 to $1,999:155.79%
$2,000 to $2,499:20.77%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2710.42%
Total:259100%
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$558$531$531$610$613$538$546$586$694$819$942$906$1,022
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):49638.30%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):54041.70%
Renter Occupied:25920.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,295100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,29584.15%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):24415.85%
Total Housing Units:1,539100%
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:1,30184.54%
Multi-Family Units:483.12%
Other Units:19012.35%
Total Housing Units:1,539100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.10% 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 83.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.60%, which is on par with the state rate (9.90%), down 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.02%). College enrollment is 20.66%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:1787.09%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2359.37%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):81132.32%
Some college, no degree:46918.69%
Associate's degree:2379.45%
Bachelor's degree:29911.92%
Graduate or professional degree:28011.16%
Total:2,509100%
High school or higher:2,09683.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:57923.08%
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:2,21458.00%
Public Insurance:1,28533.67%
No Insurance:3188.33%
Total:3,817100%
Has Health Insurance:3,49991.67%
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 Poverty8.1%8.8%13.0%10.2%11.2%19.4%18.6%15.9%15.0%12.6%9.4%10.2%7.6%
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:458.69%
Kindergarten:356.76%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):22844.02%
High school (grades 9-12):10319.88%
College or graduate school:10720.66%
Total:518100%
Early Childhood:8015.44%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):36670.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38449 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 75 business establishments, employing about 580 people with an annual payroll of $18,058,000. USPS data shows 1,352 residential mailboxes and 95 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,352Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:95Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,844Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,305Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:75Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,245,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$18,058,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:580Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38449 is located in Giles County, Tennessee, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Tennessee's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 38449. It covers 58.561 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.061 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:58.561 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.061 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:5984.84 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4701640Source: Census
Place Name:Ardmore city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38450 | | 38425

Schools in ZIP Code 38449


We could not locate which school district 38449 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Elkton Elementary 176 College St
Prospect, TN 38477
District: Giles County School DistrictNearby
Southside Elementary 707 South Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
District: Giles County School DistrictNearby
Pulaski Elementary 606 Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
District: Giles County School DistrictNearby
Giles Co High School 200 Sheila Frost Dr
Pulaski, TN 38478
District: Giles County School DistrictNearby
Bridgeforth Middle School 1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
District: Giles County School DistrictNearby
Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool 1827 Mill St
Pulaski, TN 38478
District: Private SchoolNearby
Riverside Christian Academy 116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
District: Private SchoolNearby
Christ Life Academy 3911 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38449


Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Pulaski 1233 E College St
Pulaski, TN 38478-0614
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee Southern 433 West Madison Street
Pulaski, TN 38478-2799
Type: Post Secondary
The Hair Academy Llc 513 West College Street
Fayetteville, TN 37334-0135
Type: Post Secondary
Athens State University 300 N Beaty St
Athens, AL 35611
Type: Post Secondary
Oakwood University 7000 Adventist Blvd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35896
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville 930 Old Monrovia Road, Nw Ste. 9
Huntsville, AL 35806
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.

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    • 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]
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