ZIP Code 38356

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Medon · Chester County · Tennessee

Population
2,193

12/sq mi

Median income
$60,594

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,300

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.4%

Median age 53.4

Land area
187.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 38356 in Medon, Tennessee has a population of 2,193. The median household income is $60,594, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $159,300, 43% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.4 square miles in Medon, Chester County, Tennessee. The area is home to 2,193 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 38356 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38356 sits at $60,594 (9% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $34,891. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $159,300 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Chester County, so you can benchmark 38356 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 →

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 38356, Medon, 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

2,193

Population

187.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38356?

53.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$60,594

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$34,891

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,241

Total Housing Units

1,013

Occupied Units

228

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$159,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-25.7%

YoY Change (2024)

155

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+55%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 38356 have decreased 25.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 122
2021 +11.0% 136
2022 +92.0% 261
2023 -19.8% 209
2024 -25.7% 155

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 9 business establishments in ZIP 38356, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $629,000.

9

Businesses

44

Employees

$629K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 55.6%

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 38356 vs 38381 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38381 Toone, TN 1,640 6.7 mi
38392 Mercer, TN 776 8.0 mi
38366 Pinson, TN 2,267 8.9 mi
38391 Denmark, TN 1,174 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38356 in?
ZIP code 38356 (Medon) is located in Chester County, Tennessee. Chester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chester-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38356?
ZIP code 38356 in Medon, TN has a population of 2,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38356?
The median household income in ZIP 38356 is $60,594, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38356?
The median home value in ZIP 38356 is $159,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38356 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38356?
ZIP code 38356 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 38356?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 38356 decreased by 25.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 38356?
In ZIP code 38356, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 38356?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38356 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38356?
In ZIP code 38356, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38356 is 9.4% 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 Medon, 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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