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38242

Tennessee · 19,293 residents · 175 sq mi
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With 19,293 people, ZIP 38242 is a ZIP code in Henry County. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 44.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The foreign-born share is 2%. Median home value sits at $173,600. Median household income is $47,938, under the $82,259 national median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Henry County, 38242 ranks 6th by median household income.

$47,938
US average: $82,259
$30,294
US average: $44,673
$173,600
US average: $376,019
20.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
175 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.0%
Age 65+
24.4%
47.9%
52.1%
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(15,872)
Black9.4%(1,813)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(598)
Asian0.5%(101)
Other4.7%(909)
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Henry County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
38222$54,471
38224$58,182
38231$37,188
38236$63,598
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 38242?

ZIP code 38242 has about 19,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38242?

The typical household in ZIP code 38242 earns about $47,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 38242 expensive?

In ZIP code 38242, the median home is worth about $173,600, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 38242?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 38242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38242?

About 19.7% of people in ZIP code 38242 live below the federal poverty line.

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Henry County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024