Middleton, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38052
Hardeman County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,907
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,588
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middleton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38052 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38052 (Middleton, TN) rose +60.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 38052 covers 325.6 square miles in Middleton, Hardeman County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,907 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38052 reports a modest median household income of $50,588 (24% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,181. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,800 (47% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $781; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardeman County, so 38052 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 38052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middleton, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38052.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 38052, Middleton, 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
3,907
Population
325.6
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38052?
39.5
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$50,588
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$25,181
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38052 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Middleton, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,588 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,849housing units
1,849
Total Housing Units
1,518
Occupied Units
331
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,800
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$781
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 38052, employing approximately 934 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,157,000.
37
Businesses
934
Employees
$68.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
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 38052 vs 38067 →
ZIP 38052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38683
Walnut (38683)
5,637 residents
- 38052
Middleton (38052)
3,907 residents
- 38067 1,476
Saulsbury (38067)
1,476 residents
- 38061 977
Pocahontas (38061)
977 residents
- 38044 865
Hornsby (38044)
865 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38052 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38067
Saulsbury (38067)
$57,689 median income
- 38052
Middleton (38052)
$50,588 median income
- 38044
Hornsby (38044)
$46,471 median income
- 38683
Walnut (38683)
$39,107 median income
- 38061
Pocahontas (38061)
$38,047 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38052 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38052, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,907 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38052 in?
ZIP code 38052 (Middleton) 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 38052?
ZIP code 38052 in Middleton, TN has a population of 3,907 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38052?
The median household income in ZIP 38052 is $50,588, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38052?
The median home value in ZIP 38052 is $131,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38052 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38052?
ZIP code 38052 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38052 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38052?
In ZIP code 38052, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 38052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38052 is 31.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38052?
In ZIP code 38052, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38052 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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