Puryear, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38251
Henry County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,751
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,449
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Puryear pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38251 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38251 covers 231.2 square miles in Puryear, Henry County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,751 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38251 reports a modest median household income of $54,449 (18% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,727. Unemployment is 10.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,900 (45% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $679; owner occupancy is 87.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 38251 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 38251
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Puryear, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38251.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 38251, Puryear, 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
2,751
Population
231.2
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38251?
43.7
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.2%
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?
$54,449
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$27,727
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38251 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Puryear, 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)
$54,449 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
1,400housing units
1,400
Total Housing Units
1,267
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,900
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$679
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 38251, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,835,000.
25
Businesses
144
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.0% |
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 38251 vs 42049 →
ZIP 38251 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38242
Paris (38242)
20,151 residents
- 38251 2,751
Puryear (38251)
2,751 residents
- 42049 1,480
Hazel (42049)
1,480 residents
- 38224 956
Cottage Grove (38224)
956 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38251 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38251 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38224
Cottage Grove (38224)
$58,182 median income
- 38251
Puryear (38251)
$54,449 median income
- 42049
Hazel (42049)
$52,917 median income
- 38242
Paris (38242)
$47,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38251 ranks #2 of 4 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 38251, 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 (2,751 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 38251 in?
ZIP code 38251 (Puryear) is located in Henry County, Tennessee. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38251?
ZIP code 38251 in Puryear, TN has a population of 2,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38251?
The median household income in ZIP 38251 is $54,449, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38251?
The median home value in ZIP 38251 is $136,900, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38251?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38251 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38251?
ZIP code 38251 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38251?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38251 are: Construction (4), Manufacturing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38251?
In ZIP code 38251, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 38251?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38251 is 25.2 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 38251?
In ZIP code 38251, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38251?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38251 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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