ZIP Code 38039

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Grand Junction · Hardeman County · Tennessee

Population
1,804

11/sq mi

Median income
$39,020

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,900

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.8%

Median age 48.6

Land area
170.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38039 in Grand Junction, Tennessee has a population of 1,804. The median household income is $39,020, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $111,900, 60% below the US average. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.2 square miles in Grand Junction, Hardeman County, Tennessee. The area is home to 1,804 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38039 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38039 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $111,900 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $806 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardeman County, so you can benchmark 38039 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,804

Population

170.2

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Grand Junction, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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