PlainZIP

Only, TN · standard

ZIP Code 37140

Hickman County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,365
20/sq mi
$62,232
Median income
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Only pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 37140 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Only, Hickman County, Tennessee, home to just 1,365 residents across 67.6 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 37140 reports a modest median household income of $62,232 (6% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $16,435. Poverty here runs at 4.8%, with unemployment measured at 16.6%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 82.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Hickman County, letting you compare 37140 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37140, Only, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,365

Population

67.6

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 37140?

38.2

Median Age

90.2%

Male

9.8%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.4%
African American 30.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,232

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$16,435

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 37140 ranks nationally

Only, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,232 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

120

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 37140, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,070,000.

6

Businesses

108

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 37140 vs 37078 →

ZIP 37140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37140 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 37140 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 37140 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
37078 Hurricane Mills, TN 674 7.8 mi
37033 Centerville, TN 7,805 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hickman County

37033 standard
Centerville, TN
Pop: 7,805
37025 standard
Bon Aqua, TN
Pop: 6,226
37098 standard
Lyles, TN
Pop: 5,382
37137 standard
Nunnelly, TN
Pop: 2,725
38454 standard
Duck River, TN
Pop: 1,208

Related Areas

Hickman County Only, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 37140 in? ▼
ZIP code 37140 (Only) is located in Hickman County, Tennessee. Hickman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hickman-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37140? ▼
ZIP code 37140 in Only, TN has a population of 1,365 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37140? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 37140 is $62,232, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37140? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 37140 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37140? ▼
ZIP code 37140 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37140? ▼
In ZIP code 37140, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37140? ▼
In ZIP code 37140, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37140? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37140 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.