ZIP Code 38230

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Greenfield · Weakley County · Tennessee

Population
3,736

17/sq mi

Median income
$55,365

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$98,600

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 40.9

Land area
222.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 38230 in Greenfield, Tennessee has a population of 3,736. The median household income is $55,365, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $98,600, 65% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.4 square miles in Greenfield, Weakley County, Tennessee. The area is home to 3,736 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 38230 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38230 sits at $55,365 (17% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $28,842. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $98,600 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $772 per month, and 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weakley County, so you can benchmark 38230 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 38230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38230.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38230, Greenfield, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,736

Population

222.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38230?

40.9

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$55,365

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,842

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,699

Total Housing Units

1,499

Occupied Units

200

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$98,600

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$772

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 38230, employing approximately 816 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,137,000.

64

Businesses

816

Employees

$30.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 8 12.5%
Manufacturing 6 9.4%
Wholesale trade 5 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.3%
Construction 3 4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
38316 Bradford, TN 2,917 6.5 mi
38255 Sharon, TN 2,299 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Weakley County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38230 in?
ZIP code 38230 (Greenfield) 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 38230?
ZIP code 38230 in Greenfield, TN has a population of 3,736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38230?
The median household income in ZIP 38230 is $55,365, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38230?
The median home value in ZIP 38230 is $98,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38230?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38230 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38230?
ZIP code 38230 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38230?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38230 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38230?
In ZIP code 38230, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 38230?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38230 is 27.2 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 38230?
In ZIP code 38230, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38230?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38230 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Greenfield, TN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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