38261 ZIP Code – Union City, Tennessee
38261 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Union City, Tennessee, part of Obion County with a population of approximately 16,325 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $50,576, which is below the Tennessee average and below the national figure. At $136,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 61.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $726 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. About 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. About 20.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 39.7, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 38260, 42050, 38253.
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ZIP 38261 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38261 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $136k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $726 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.7 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.5% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38260 – Troy
- 42050 – Hickman
- 38253 – Rives
- 38232 – Hornbeak
- 38257 – South Fulton
- 38254 – Samburg
- 42041 – Fulton
- 38233 – Kenton
- 38259 – Trimble
- 38237 – Martin
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38260 | TROY | 3,684 | $50,560 |
| 42050 | HICKMAN | 2,934 | $42,959 |
| 38253 | RIVES | 991 | $62,700 |
| 38232 | HORNBEAK | 2,182 | $44,292 |
| 38257 | SOUTH FULTON | 4,344 | $54,170 |