ZIP Code 38253 -- Rives, TN

Obion | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 83.66% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
917
Unknown
Median Income
$69,954
Home Value
$250,000
Median Rent
$683
Median Age
45.70
Diversity Index
27.50
Low
Cost of Living
76.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
2.7%

About ZIP Code 38253

ZIP code 38253 in Rives, Tennessee is a unknown area with a population of 917. The median household income is $69,954, which is This is 7% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $250,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 76.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.70 years. Approximately 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Obion, TN.

Population & Age

Total Population
917
Median Age
45.70
Male Population
437
47.7%
Female Population
480
52.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
27.50 Low
White
89.8%
Black or African American
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.7%
Other Race
1.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$69,954
Mean Household Income
$100,035
Per Capita Income
$39,607
Below Poverty Line
9.6%

This is 7% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$250,000
Median Rent
$683
Total Housing Units
417
Occupied Units
361
Vacant Units
56
13.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1993
Owner Occupied
83.7%
Renter Occupied
16.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.6x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 83.7% Renter 16.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 13.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
409
Employment Rate
97.3%
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
80.7%
Carpool
3.3%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
0.8%

Cost of Living Index

76.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 38253 is 23.7% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Obion

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
38261 Union city 16,385 $55,876
38257 South fulton 4,437 $58,849
38260 Troy 3,720 $49,139
38232 Hornbeak 2,238 $46,272
38240 Obion 1,620 $53,095

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 38253

ZIP code 38253 (Rives, TN) has a total population of 917 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.70 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 38253 is $69,954 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 7% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 38253 is primarily located in Rives, Tennessee (TN). It falls within Obion County.

The median home value in ZIP code 38253 is $250,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $683.

The median age in ZIP code 38253 is 45.70 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 38253 has a cost of living index of 76.34 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 38253, 28.61% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 13.86% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 38253 is 2.69%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 0.75% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.