Whiteville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38075
Hardeman County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,936
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,444
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whiteville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38075 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38075 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whiteville, Hardeman County, Tennessee, home to 6,936 residents across 345.1 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38075 reports a modest median household income of $44,444 (33% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $14,950. The poverty rate is 20.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,900 (54% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $925; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardeman County, so 38075 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 38075
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whiteville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38075.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 38075, Whiteville, 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
6,936
Population
345.1
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38075?
38.9
Median Age
75.9%
Male
24.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$44,444
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$14,950
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38075 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Whiteville, 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)
$44,444 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
1,475housing units
1,475
Total Housing Units
1,288
Occupied Units
187
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,900
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 38075, employing approximately 844 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,074,000.
38
Businesses
844
Employees
$48.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.9% |
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 38075 vs 38392 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38392 | Mercer, TN | 776 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 38075, 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 (6,936 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 38075 in?
ZIP code 38075 (Whiteville) 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 38075?
ZIP code 38075 in Whiteville, TN has a population of 6,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38075?
The median household income in ZIP 38075 is $44,444, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38075?
The median home value in ZIP 38075 is $114,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38075?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38075 is White at 45.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38075?
ZIP code 38075 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 844 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38075?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38075 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38075?
In ZIP code 38075, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.3% 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 38075?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38075 is 30.4 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 38075?
In ZIP code 38075, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38075?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38075 is 20.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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