PlainZIP

Hickory Valley, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38042

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

796
6/sq mi
$46,875
Median income
$147,000
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38042 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hickory Valley, Hardeman County, Tennessee, home to just 796 residents across 128.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38042 reports a modest median household income of $46,875 (29% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $52,782. Local economic indicators show a 22.2% poverty rate alongside 13.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $147,000 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 66.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 73.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hardeman County, letting you compare 38042 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 38042, Hickory Valley, 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

796

Population

128.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38042?

73.1

Median Age

33.8%

Male

66.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 18.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$46,875

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$52,782

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38042 ranks nationally

Hickory Valley, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,875 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

392

Total Housing Units

261

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$147,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 38042, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,168,000.

12

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 33.3%
Construction 3 25.0%

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 38042 vs 38039 →

ZIP 38042 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 38042 ranks #4 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 38042 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 38042 ranks #2 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
38039 Grand Junction, TN 1,804 6.6 mi
38067 Saulsbury, TN 1,476 6.6 mi
38046 La Grange, TN 108 8.2 mi
38008 Bolivar, TN 9,721 10.6 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
38039 standard
Grand Junction, TN
Pop: 1,804
38381 standard
Toone, TN
Pop: 1,640
38067 standard
Saulsbury, TN
Pop: 1,476

Related Areas

Hardeman County Hickory Valley, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38042 in? ▼
ZIP code 38042 (Hickory Valley) 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 38042? ▼
ZIP code 38042 in Hickory Valley, TN has a population of 796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38042 is $46,875, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38042 is $147,000, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38042 is White at 78.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38042? ▼
ZIP code 38042 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38042? ▼
In ZIP code 38042, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 38042? ▼
In ZIP code 38042, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38042 is 22.2% 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.