ZIP Code 38392

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Source:

Mercer · Madison County · Tennessee

Population
776

9/sq mi

Median income
$51,477

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$41,200

▼ 85% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.3%

Median age 44.2

Land area
87.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 38392 in Mercer, Tennessee has a population of 776. The median household income is $51,477, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $41,200, 85% below the US average. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 38392 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 87.2 square miles in Mercer, Madison County, Tennessee. The area is home to 776 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 38392 against Tennessee and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 38392 sits at $51,477 (23% below the Tennessee average), while per-capita income is $27,777. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $41,200 (83% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 38392 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 38392 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 38392, Mercer, 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

776

Population

87.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38392?

44.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$51,477

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$27,777

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

305

Total Housing Units

297

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$41,200

Median Home Value

-83% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 38392, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $883,000.

8

Businesses

27

Employees

$883K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 38392 vs 38391 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
38391 Denmark, TN 1,174 6.4 mi
38356 Medon, TN 2,193 8.0 mi
38381 Toone, TN 1,640 8.3 mi
38075 Whiteville, TN 6,936 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38392 in?
ZIP code 38392 (Mercer) is located in Madison County, Tennessee. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 38392?
ZIP code 38392 in Mercer, TN has a population of 776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38392?
The median household income in ZIP 38392 is $51,477, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38392?
The median home value in ZIP 38392 is $41,200, which is 85% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38392?
The largest racial group in ZIP 38392 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38392?
ZIP code 38392 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38392?
In ZIP code 38392, 46.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 38392?
In ZIP code 38392, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38392?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38392 is 18.6% 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 Mercer, TN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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