Michie, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38357
McNairy County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,757
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,224
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Michie pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38357 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38357 covers 159.4 square miles in Michie, McNairy County, Tennessee (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,757 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 38357 reports a modest median household income of $56,224 (15% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,750. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,900 (32% below the average Tennessee ZIP), and median rent is $795; owner occupancy is 84.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McNairy County, so 38357 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 38357
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Michie, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38357.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 38357, Michie, 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
2,757
Population
159.4
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38357?
40.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$56,224
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,750
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 38357 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Michie, 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)
$56,224 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
1,495housing units
1,495
Total Housing Units
1,231
Occupied Units
264
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,900
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$795
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 38357, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,466,000.
30
Businesses
195
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.0% |
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 38357 vs 38376 →
ZIP 38357 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38834
Corinth (38834)
29,133 residents
- 38357 2,757
Michie (38357)
2,757 residents
- 38326 2,560
Counce (38326)
2,560 residents
- 38379 1,171
Stantonville (38379)
1,171 residents
- 38339 637
Guys (38339)
637 residents
- 38376 233
Shiloh (38376)
233 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38357 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 38357 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38339
Guys (38339)
$68,646 median income
- 38357
Michie (38357)
$56,224 median income
- 38834
Corinth (38834)
$50,356 median income
- 38326
Counce (38326)
$49,026 median income
- 38376
Shiloh (38376)
$46,484 median income
- 38379
Stantonville (38379)
$41,136 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 38357 ranks #2 of 6 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 38357, 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 (2,757 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 38357 in?
ZIP code 38357 (Michie) is located in McNairy County, Tennessee. McNairy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcnairy-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38357?
ZIP code 38357 in Michie, TN has a population of 2,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38357?
The median household income in ZIP 38357 is $56,224, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38357?
The median home value in ZIP 38357 is $167,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38357 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38357?
ZIP code 38357 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38357 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38357?
In ZIP code 38357, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 38357?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38357 is 23.7 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 38357?
In ZIP code 38357, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38357 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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