What to know about ZIP 38238
ZIP code 38238 covers ZIP 38238 with a population of about 2,127.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 20.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PADUCAH - CAPE GIRAR D - HARSBG media market.
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ZIP Code 38238 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,127
Density
N/A
Median income
$16,944
-77% vs US avg
Home value
N/A
Median rent
$857
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
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Overview of ZIP Code 38238
Income and economy in ZIP 38238
Median household income in ZIP 38238 is about $16,944 — about 77% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 54.1%; unemployment rate near 2.5%; 16.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Retail trade, and Food services; about 5.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 38238
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $857 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 10.8% (about 54.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).