Milledgeville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 38359
McNairy County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 278
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milledgeville pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38359 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 38359 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milledgeville, McNairy County, Tennessee, home to just 278 residents across 15.1 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 38359, but per-capita income is $21,663. The poverty rate is 5.5%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $84,200 (66% below the average Tennessee ZIP); owner occupancy is 91.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McNairy County, so 38359 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 →
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 38359, Milledgeville, 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
278
Population
15.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 38359?
28.7
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$21,663
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
150housing units
150
Total Housing Units
129
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,200
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 38359, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $688,000.
5
Businesses
26
Employees
$688K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 80.0% |
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 38359 vs 38371 →
ZIP 38359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38310
Adamsville (38310)
6,145 residents
- 38374 2,052
Scotts Hill (38374)
2,052 residents
- 38368 1,985
Reagan (38368)
1,985 residents
- 38371 1,235
Sardis (38371)
1,235 residents
- 38332 1,120
Enville (38332)
1,120 residents
- 38361 994
Morris Chapel (38361)
994 residents
- 38370 670
Saltillo (38370)
670 residents
- 38327 477
Crump (38327)
477 residents
- 38359 278
Milledgeville (38359)
278 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38359 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38371 | Sardis, TN | 1,235 | 4.7 mi |
| 38361 | Morris Chapel, TN | 994 | 5.2 mi |
| 38370 | Saltillo, TN | 670 | 6.1 mi |
| 38332 | Enville, TN | 1,120 | 5.4 mi |
| 38368 | Reagan, TN | 1,985 | 9.3 mi |
| 38310 | Adamsville, TN | 6,145 | 8.1 mi |
| 38327 | Crump, TN | 477 | 10.7 mi |
| 38347 | Jacks Creek, TN | 270 | 11.2 mi |
| 38374 | Scotts Hill, TN | 2,052 | 12.0 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 38359 in?
ZIP code 38359 (Milledgeville) 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 38359?
ZIP code 38359 in Milledgeville, TN has a population of 278 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38359?
The median home value in ZIP 38359 is $84,200, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38359 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38359?
ZIP code 38359 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38359?
In ZIP code 38359, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38359?
In ZIP code 38359, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38359 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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