Prospect
Census-designated place in Giles County, Tennessee

Prospect is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Giles County, Tennessee, with 121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elkmont, 6.3 miles S.
- 121residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 87 / sq mipopulation density
- 38477ZIP code
About Prospect
Prospect is an unincorporated community in Giles County, Tennessee. The zip code is 38477.
The southern agricultural pioneer and publisher Cully Cobb was born in Prospect in 1884.
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Living in Prospect
- Median household income
- $61,607
- Median home value
- $154,800
- Median age
- 52
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Prospect had 121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 87 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prospect at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Giles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 121 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0219° N, 86.9989° W |
| ZIP code | 38477 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4760800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prospect
- Elkmont, AL6.3 mi S
- Elkton6.5 mi NE
- Ardmore8.2 mi E
- Lester, AL9.2 mi W
- Minor Hill9.5 mi W
- Ardmore, AL9.9 mi E
- Pulaski12.0 mi N
- Dellrose12.8 mi NE
- Blanche14.0 mi E
- Frankewing14.4 mi NE
- Taft15.9 mi E
- Athens, AL16.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prospect
What county is Prospect in?
Prospect is in Giles County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Prospect, TN?
121 people lived in Prospect at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prospect, TN?
The ZIP code of Prospect is 38477.
What is the elevation of Prospect?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prospect?
Elkmont (6.3 mi), Elkton (6.5 mi), Ardmore (8.2 mi), Lester (9.2 mi), Minor Hill (9.5 mi).
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