PlainZIP

Henning, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38041

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

5,085
20/sq mi
$41,042
Median income
$95,500
Median home value
6.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38041 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38041 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, home to 5,085 residents across 260.8 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38041 reports a modest median household income of $41,042 (38% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $16,238. Local economic indicators show a 31.4% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $95,500 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $723 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Lauderdale County, letting you compare 38041 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 38041, Henning, 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

5,085

Population

260.8

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38041?

37.6

Median Age

63.9%

Male

36.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 49.7%
African American 42.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$41,042

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$16,238

Per Capita Income

31.4%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38041 ranks nationally

Henning, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,042 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,221

Total Housing Units

987

Occupied Units

234

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$95,500

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$723

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 38041, employing approximately 262 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,603,000.

19

Businesses

262

Employees

$11.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 21.1%

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 38041 vs 38019 →

ZIP 38041 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 38041 ranks #3 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 38041 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 38041 ranks #4 of 4 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
38019 Covington, TN 15,601 6.9 mi
38063 Ripley, TN 17,403 8.5 mi
38015 Burlison, TN 2,828 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County

38063 standard
Ripley, TN
Pop: 17,403
38040 standard
Halls, TN
Pop: 5,193
38037 standard
Gates, TN
Pop: 1,773

Related Areas

Lauderdale County Henning, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38041 in? ▼
ZIP code 38041 (Henning) is located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. Lauderdale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lauderdale-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38041? ▼
ZIP code 38041 in Henning, TN has a population of 5,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38041? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38041 is $41,042, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38041? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38041 is $95,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38041? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38041 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38041? ▼
ZIP code 38041 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38041? ▼
In ZIP code 38041, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 38041? ▼
In ZIP code 38041, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38041? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38041 is 31.4% 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.