Gleason, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38229
Weakley County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,931
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,715
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gleason pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38229 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38229 covers 155.9 square miles in Gleason, Weakley County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,931 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38229 reports a modest median household income of $58,715 (12% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,382. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,600 (41% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $685; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Weakley County, so 38229 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 38229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gleason, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38229.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 38229, Gleason, 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
2,931
Population
155.9
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38229?
45.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$58,715
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$27,382
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38229 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Gleason, 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)
$58,715 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,181housing units
1,181
Total Housing Units
955
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$685
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+22.2%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38229 have increased 22.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -4.1% | 149 |
| 2020 | +11.2% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 186 |
| 2022 | +22.2% | 227 |
| 2024 | – | 286 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 38229, employing approximately 340 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,583,000.
42
Businesses
340
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 23.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 38229 vs 38225 →
ZIP 38229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38201
Mc Kenzie (38201)
10,093 residents
- 38225
Dresden (38225)
6,283 residents
- 38229 2,931
Gleason (38229)
2,931 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38229 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38229
Gleason (38229)
$58,715 median income
- 38225
Dresden (38225)
$50,545 median income
- 38201
Mc Kenzie (38201)
$48,466 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38229 ranks the highest of 3 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 38229, 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 (2,931 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 38229 in?
ZIP code 38229 (Gleason) is located in Weakley County, Tennessee. Weakley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/weakley-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38229?
ZIP code 38229 in Gleason, TN has a population of 2,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38229?
The median household income in ZIP 38229 is $58,715, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38229?
The median home value in ZIP 38229 is $146,600, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38229 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38229?
ZIP code 38229 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38229 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (7), Retail trade (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38229?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38229 increased by 22.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38229?
In ZIP code 38229, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 38229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38229 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38229?
In ZIP code 38229, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38229 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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