Sharon, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38255
Weakley County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,299
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,990
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sharon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38255 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38255 covers 121.6 square miles in Sharon, Weakley County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,299 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38255 reports a modest median household income of $45,990 (31% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,390. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,400 (55% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $617; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Weakley County, so 38255 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 38255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sharon, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38255.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 38255, Sharon, 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
2,299
Population
121.6
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38255?
43.9
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$45,990
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$30,390
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38255 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Sharon, 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)
$45,990 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
1,139housing units
1,139
Total Housing Units
1,023
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,400
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$617
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 38255, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,169,000.
26
Businesses
236
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 38255 vs 38237 →
ZIP 38255 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
- 38230 3,736
Greenfield (38230)
3,736 residents
- 38255 2,299
Sharon (38255)
2,299 residents
- 38369 1,887
Rutherford (38369)
1,887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38255 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38230
Greenfield (38230)
$55,365 median income
- 38237
Martin (38237)
$51,670 median income
- 38369
Rutherford (38369)
$50,417 median income
- 38255
Sharon (38255)
$45,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38255 ranks #4 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 38255, 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 (2,299 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 38255 in?
ZIP code 38255 (Sharon) 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 38255?
ZIP code 38255 in Sharon, TN has a population of 2,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38255?
The median household income in ZIP 38255 is $45,990, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38255?
The median home value in ZIP 38255 is $110,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38255 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38255?
ZIP code 38255 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38255 are: Wholesale trade (5), Retail trade (5), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38255?
In ZIP code 38255, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 38255?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38255 is 22.7 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 38255?
In ZIP code 38255, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38255 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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