ZIP Code 38255

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Sharon · Weakley County · Tennessee

Population
2,299

19/sq mi

Median income
$45,990

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,400

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.8%

Median age 43.9

Land area
121.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 38255 in Sharon, Tennessee has a population of 2,299. The median household income is $45,990, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $110,400, 60% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38255 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.6 square miles in Sharon, Weakley County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,299 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 38255 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38255 sits at $45,990 (31% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $30,390. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $110,400 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $617 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38255 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weakley County, so you can benchmark 38255 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 38255

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38255.

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 38255, Sharon, 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

2,299

Population

121.6

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38255?

43.9

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$30,390

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,139

Total Housing Units

1,023

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$110,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
38237 Martin, TN 16,627 8.5 mi
38230 Greenfield, TN 3,736 7.7 mi
38369 Rutherford, TN 1,887 9.1 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Sharon, 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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