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Parsons, TN · standard

ZIP Code 38363

Decatur County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,097
26/sq mi
$43,704
Median income
$120,900
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parsons pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38363 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38363 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee, home to 6,097 residents across 237.2 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38363 reports a modest median household income of $43,704 (34% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $24,961. Poverty here runs at 22.2%, with unemployment measured at 8.2%. The typical home here is valued at $120,900 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $753 monthly, and 68.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 38363 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Decatur County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 38363

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parsons, TN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 38363.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 38363, Parsons, 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

6,097

Population

237.2

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 38363?

44.9

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$43,704

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$24,961

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 38363 ranks nationally

Parsons, TN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,704 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,970

Total Housing Units

2,322

Occupied Units

648

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$120,900

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$753

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 38363, employing approximately 2,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,956,000.

150

Businesses

2,397

Employees

$139.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 21.3%
Health care and social assistance 20 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 16 10.7%
Construction 15 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 10.0%
Manufacturing 9 6.0%
Finance and insurance 8 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.0%
Information 5 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.7%
Wholesale trade 3 2.0%

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 38363 vs 38328 →

ZIP 38363 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38363 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 38363 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 38363 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38328 Darden, TN 730 5.8 mi
38329 Decaturville, TN 3,220 9.8 mi
38380 Sugar Tree, TN 574 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Decatur County

38329 standard
Decaturville, TN
Pop: 3,220
38311 standard
Bath Springs, TN
Pop: 786
38380 standard
Sugar Tree, TN
Pop: 574

Related Areas

Decatur County Parsons, TN Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38363 in? ▼
ZIP code 38363 (Parsons) is located in Decatur County, Tennessee. Decatur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/decatur-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38363? ▼
ZIP code 38363 in Parsons, TN has a population of 6,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38363? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38363 is $43,704, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38363? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38363 is $120,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38363? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38363 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38363? ▼
ZIP code 38363 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 2,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 38363? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 38363 are: Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38363? ▼
In ZIP code 38363, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 38363? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 38363 is 27.4 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 38363? ▼
In ZIP code 38363, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38363? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38363 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.