PlainZIP

Grand Junction, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38039

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

1,804
11/sq mi
$39,020
Median income
$111,900
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Junction pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38039 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38039 covers 170.2 square miles in Grand Junction, Hardeman County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,804 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38039 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,020 (41% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $24,551. The poverty rate stands at 23.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. The typical home here is valued at $111,900 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $806 monthly, and 77.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hardeman County, letting you compare 38039 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 38039, Grand Junction, 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

1,804

Population

170.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38039?

48.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 24.6%
African American 73.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$39,020

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$24,551

Per Capita Income

23.5%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38039 ranks nationally

Grand Junction, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,020 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

777

Total Housing Units

583

Occupied Units

194

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$111,900

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$806

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 38039, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,615,000.

18

Businesses

88

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

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 38039 vs 38046 →

ZIP 38039 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 38039 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 38039 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 38039 ranks #5 of 5 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
38046 La Grange, TN 108 3.8 mi
38042 Hickory Valley, TN 796 6.6 mi
38647 Michigan City, MS 1,143 7.2 mi
38067 Saulsbury, TN 1,476 8.2 mi
38642 Lamar, MS 2,321 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardeman County

38008 standard
Bolivar, TN
Pop: 9,721
38075 standard
Whiteville, TN
Pop: 6,936
38052 standard
Middleton, TN
Pop: 3,907
38381 standard
Toone, TN
Pop: 1,640
38067 standard
Saulsbury, TN
Pop: 1,476
38061 standard
Pocahontas, TN
Pop: 977

Related Areas

Hardeman County Grand Junction, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38039 in? ▼
ZIP code 38039 (Grand Junction) is located in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Hardeman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardeman-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38039? ▼
ZIP code 38039 in Grand Junction, TN has a population of 1,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38039? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38039 is $39,020, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38039? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38039 is $111,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38039? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38039 is African American at 73.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38039? ▼
ZIP code 38039 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38039? ▼
In ZIP code 38039, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 38039? ▼
In ZIP code 38039, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38039? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38039 is 23.5% 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.