ZIP Code 38455 in Elkton, TN

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Elkton, Tennessee
County:Giles County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:00:39 PM
Population:80 [See All]
Area Code:931
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.0525, -86.8896
Land Area:0.282 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 38455 has 80 residents and 35 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 45.0 years, older than the state (39.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 23.8% male and 76.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.0%, much lower than the state average of 72.2%) and Black or African American (33.8%, much higher than the state average of 15.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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%).

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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:80Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:128Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:283.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$153,125Source: Census ACS
Households:35Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$212,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--97124110112101106104166179193149157128
Decennial Census227------------------80------
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: 45

Male Median Age: 21.5

Female Median Age: 51.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male214130004020200000
Female3635121224591221210
Total5776421264791421210
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5265.82%
Black:2734.18%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:79100%
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:1923.75%21.5 years
Females:6176.25%51.2 years
Total:80100%45.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:128100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:128100%
Total Native Population:128100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $153,125, which is considerably higher than the state median ($67,097), is up $129,792 (556.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $116,500. Family households earn a median of $150,893 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $150,893). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($46,738), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.4%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.1%). The unemployment rate is 20.0%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.7%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.9%).

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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$23,333$23,393$21,471$21,071$28,750$31,250$30,417$34,643$36,625$0$0$0$153,125
Median Family Income$22,115$23,750$21,838$21,161$50,500$54,500$49,375$56,750$0$0$0$0$150,893
Median NonFamily Income$25,500$22,917$12,917$20,893$19,500$19,375$20,000$22,813$21,875$23,333$0$36,750$0
Median Male Income$32,639$36,023$14,044$14,107$0$0$0$28,679$28,682$28,882$0$0$0
Median Female Income$25,500$23,750$23,750$34,167$0$0$0$70,673$34,609$34,464$0$0$0
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:5652.34%
Unemployed:1413.08%
Not In Labor Force:3734.58%
Total:107100%
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:1221.43%
Service:1017.86%
Sales and Office:1933.93%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1017.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:58.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:56100%
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 $212,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $139,200 (189.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,122), is down $488 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $725. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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$73,300$81,400$155,000$125,000$137,500$135,000$142,500$112,500$154,800$152,300$118,800$138,800$212,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2100.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$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:00.00%
Total:2100%
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$488$487$485$493$390$394$575$0$725$814$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2275.86%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):517.24%
Renter Occupied:26.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:29100%

Occupied Housing Units:2987.88%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):412.12%
Total Housing Units:33100%
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:2060.61%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:1339.39%
Total Housing Units:33100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 9.30% 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 98.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 38.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 19.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 16.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 19.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (51.61%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:11.33%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1520.00%
Some college, no degree:5269.33%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:56.67%
Graduate or professional degree:22.67%
Total:75100%
High school or higher:7498.67%
Bachelor's degree or higher:79.33%
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:5743.18%
Public Insurance:2619.70%
No Insurance:4937.12%
Total:132100%
Has Health Insurance:8362.88%
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 Poverty2.6%2.1%2.2%2.7%7.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%42.4%44.1%19.2%
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:722.58%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):825.81%
High school (grades 9-12):1651.61%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:31100%
Early Childhood:722.58%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2477.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38455 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $532,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:103Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$131,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$532,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:15Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38455 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 38455. It covers 0.282 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:0.282 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:4723660Source: Census
Place Name:Elkton city; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38456 | | 38454

Schools in ZIP Code 38455


We could not locate which school district 38455 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 38455


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
Athens State University 300 N Beaty St
Athens, AL 35611
Type: Post Secondary
The Hair Academy Llc 513 West College Street
Fayetteville, TN 37334-0135
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 Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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