ZIP Code 38255
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Sharon · Weakley County · Tennessee
- Population
- 2,299
- Median income
- $45,990
- Median home value
- $110,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.8%
- Land area
- 121.6 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
Chicago
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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