Medina, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38355
Gibson County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,882
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,982
- Median income Above-median income area
- $282,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Medina pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38355 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 38355 (Medina, TN) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.1 in 2023 to 236.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 38355 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee, home to 5,882 residents across 97.2 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38355 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,982 (64% above the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,615. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.3% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $282,200 (14% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,248; 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gibson County, so 38355 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 38355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Medina, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38355.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 38355, Medina, 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
5,882
Population
97.2
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38355?
39.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.3%
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?
$108,982
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$42,615
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38355 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Medina, 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)
$108,982 Top 5% higher than 95% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
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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
3,237housing units
3,237
Total Housing Units
3,144
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,200
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,248
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 38355 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 143 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 162 |
| 2022 | +26.7% | 205 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 221 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 236 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 38355, employing approximately 661 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,552,000.
97
Businesses
661
Employees
$23.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.1% |
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 38355 vs 38362 →
ZIP 38355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38305
Jackson (38305)
49,808 residents
- 38358 12,121
Milan (38358)
12,121 residents
- 38355 5,882
Medina (38355)
5,882 residents
- 38362 1,145
Oakfield (38362)
1,145 residents
- 38348 1,037
Lavinia (38348)
1,037 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38355 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38355
Medina (38355)
$108,982 median income
- 38305
Jackson (38305)
$68,977 median income
- 38358
Milan (38358)
$62,639 median income
- 38362
Oakfield (38362)
$60,714 median income
- 38348
Lavinia (38348)
$52,604 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38355 ranks the highest of 5 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 38355, 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 (5,882 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 38355 in?
ZIP code 38355 (Medina) is located in Gibson County, Tennessee. Gibson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gibson-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38355?
ZIP code 38355 in Medina, TN has a population of 5,882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38355?
The median household income in ZIP 38355 is $108,982, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38355?
The median home value in ZIP 38355 is $282,200, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38355 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38355?
ZIP code 38355 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38355?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38355 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38355?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38355 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38355?
In ZIP code 38355, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 38355?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38355 is 24.6 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 38355?
In ZIP code 38355, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38355 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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