ZIP Code 38241

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Palmersville · Weakley County · Tennessee

Population
898

5/sq mi

Median income
$64,125

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$105,700

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.5%

Median age 46

Land area
169.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 38241 in Palmersville, Tennessee has a population of 898. The median household income is $64,125, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $105,700, 62% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38241 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.4 square miles in Palmersville, Weakley County, Tennessee. The area is home to 898 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 38241 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38241 sits at $64,125 (4% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $36,938. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $105,700 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $555 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38241 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weakley County, so you can benchmark 38241 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 →

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 38241, Palmersville, 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

898

Population

169.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38241?

46.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$64,125

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$36,938

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

418

Total Housing Units

331

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$105,700

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$555

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 38241, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $312,000.

6

Businesses

17

Employees

$312K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
38224 Cottage Grove, TN 956 6.0 mi
42079 Sedalia, KY 1,426 9.5 mi
38226 Dukedom, TN 345 6.6 mi
38225 Dresden, TN 6,283 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38241 in?
ZIP code 38241 (Palmersville) 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 38241?
ZIP code 38241 in Palmersville, TN has a population of 898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38241?
The median household income in ZIP 38241 is $64,125, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38241?
The median home value in ZIP 38241 is $105,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38241 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38241?
ZIP code 38241 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38241?
In ZIP code 38241, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38241?
In ZIP code 38241, 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 38241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38241 is 10.2% 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 Palmersville, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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