Martin, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38237
Weakley County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,627
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,670
- Median income Below-median income area
- $200,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Martin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38237 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 38237 (Martin, TN) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.3 in 2023 to 224.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38237 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee, home to 16,627 residents across 337.3 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38237 reports a modest median household income of $51,670 (22% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,909. The poverty rate is 20.8%, 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 $200,900 (19% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 55.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Weakley County, so 38237 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 38237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martin, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38237.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 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 38237, Martin, 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
16,627
Population
337.3
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38237?
31.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
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?
$51,670
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$27,909
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
15.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38237 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Martin, 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)
$51,670 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
6,952housing units
6,952
Total Housing Units
6,205
Occupied Units
747
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1981
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38237 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 145 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 167 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 188 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 216 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 224 |
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 303 business establishments in ZIP 38237, employing approximately 5,892 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,387,000.
303
Businesses
5,892
Employees
$210.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.6% |
| Information | 8 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.0% |
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 38237 vs 38257 →
ZIP 38237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38237
Martin (38237)
16,627 residents
- 38257 4,397
South Fulton (38257)
4,397 residents
- 38255 2,299
Sharon (38255)
2,299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38237 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38257
South Fulton (38257)
$58,849 median income
- 38237
Martin (38237)
$51,670 median income
- 38255
Sharon (38255)
$45,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38237 ranks #2 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 38237, 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 (16,627 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 38237 in?
ZIP code 38237 (Martin) 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 38237?
ZIP code 38237 in Martin, TN has a population of 16,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38237?
The median household income in ZIP 38237 is $51,670, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38237?
The median home value in ZIP 38237 is $200,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38237 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38237?
ZIP code 38237 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 5,892 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38237 are: Retail trade (54), Health care and social assistance (52), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38237?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38237 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 38237?
In ZIP code 38237, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 38237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38237 is 15.5 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 38237?
In ZIP code 38237, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38237 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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