Zip code 37140: Only, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 37140?

37140 is assigned to Only, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 37140 in?

37140 is in Hickman County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 37140?

About 1,494 people live in 37140, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 37140?

The median household income in 37140 is $62,232.

Q: What zip codes are near 37140?

The closest zip codes to 37140 are 37078, 37137, 37033, 37097, 37101.

Residential delivery areaHickman CountyCentral Time

Population

1,494

Median household income

$62K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

26 sq mi

58 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 37140

37140 is a small-town zip code in Only, Tennessee (Hickman County), covering 26 sq mi of land. About 1,494 people live here, or 58 per square mile. The median resident is 38.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,232 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 46.8 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and office and administrative support. 23% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.

How 37140 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute46.8 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min5th of 597 in TN
Unemployment rate16.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%9th of 607 in TN
Government workers29.5%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%22nd of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy27.7%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%48th of 602 in TN
Healthcare workers15.1%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%54th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate82.5%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%203rd of 600 in TN
Median earnings per worker$61,330
78th
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,22937th of 606 in TN
Work from home17.4%
70th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%76th of 608 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.453
65th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476213th of 600 in TN
Diversity index51
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.474th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate7.2%
53rd
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%421st of 607 in TN
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%449th of 607 in TN
Median age38.2
44th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9459th of 608 in TN
Broadband access88.3%
25th
U.S. 91% · TN 89.2%246th of 600 in TN
Median household income$62,232
24th
U.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595286th of 590 in TN
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%257th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate4.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%550th of 600 in TN
Population density58/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi374th of 608 in TN
Population1,494
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383489th of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher9.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%546th of 604 in TN
Per capita income$16,435
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437593rd of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%564th of 584 in TN
Residents 65 and older5.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%593rd of 608 in TN
Residents under 184.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%588th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%539th of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%597th of 607 in TN

Measure	37140	Hickman	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Average commuteWeakness	46.8 min	36.7 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	99th	5th of 597
Unemployment rateWeakness	16.6%	2.4%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	9th of 607
Government workers	29.5%	16.8%	13.7%	14.5%	98th	22nd of 607
Housing vacancy	27.7%	11.9%	10.2%	10.1%	97th	48th of 602
Healthcare workers	15.1%	10.8%	9.6%	9.7%	95th	54th of 607
Homeownership rateStrength	82.5%	79.2%	66.9%	65.2%	84th	203rd of 600
Median earnings per worker	$61,330	$42,022	$45,229	$49,666	78th	37th of 606
Work from home	17.4%	8.9%	12.9%	15.1%	70th	76th of 608
Income inequality (Gini)	0.453	0.429	0.476	0.483	65th	213th of 600
Diversity index	51	21.6	46.4	61.4	53rd	74th of 608
Uninsured rate	7.2%	8.4%	10%	8.4%	53rd	421st of 607
Veterans	5.6%	7.7%	7.3%	6.2%	47th	449th of 607
Median age	38.2	42.3	38.9	38.9	44th	459th of 608
Broadband access	88.3%	80%	89.2%	91%	25th	246th of 600
Median household income	$62,232	$68,247	$69,595	$80,734	24th	286th of 590
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	1.5%	6.1%	14.1%	14th	257th of 608
Poverty rateStrength	4.8%	10.6%	13.8%	12.5%	11th	550th of 600
Population density	58/sq mi	42/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	374th of 608
Population	1,494	25,436	7,066,383	334,922,499	2nd	489th of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.9%	13.9%	31.1%	35.7%	2nd	546th of 604
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,435	$32,417	$39,437	$44,673	1st	593rd of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	38.4%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	564th of 584
Residents 65 and older	5.4%	17.8%	17.1%	17.2%	1st	593rd of 608
Residents under 18	4.4%	21.1%	22.2%	22%	1st	588th of 608
Tech workers	0%	2.1%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	539th of 607
Self-employed workers	0%	11%	9.8%	10%	1st	597th of 607

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

33%

25–34

29%

35–44

16%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.2

Under 18

4.4%

65 and over

5.4%

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black29%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

77%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

23%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 120
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 49.2%
Married couples: 49.2%
Living alone: 50.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 90% / 10%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

$50–75k

63%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

26%

Median household income

37140

$62,232

Hickman Co.

$68,247

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,435

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

25.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.453

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

37140

—

Hickman Co.

$224,100

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

37140

—

Hickman Co.

$893

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 166
Owner-occupied: 82.5%
Vacant: 27.7%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

16%

30–44

36%

45–59

17%

60+

30%

Average commute

46.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

16.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

13.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

27%

Education

16%

Office and admin

16%

Healthcare

15%

Police and fire

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

31%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

16%

Public administration

13%

Construction

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$61,330

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	37140	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$74,732	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

51%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 73.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
Households with broadband: 88.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 16.7%
No internet access: 11.7%
Without health insurance: 7.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Only
State: Tennessee
County: Hickman County
Center point: 35.8634° N, 87.6524° W
Land area: 26 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 37140

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
37078	Hurricane Mills, TN	7.4 mi	974	$54,219	$257,900
37137	Nunnelly, TN	8.4 mi	2,090	$55,893	$153,800
37033	Centerville, TN	9.8 mi	8,249	$68,284	$217,200
37097	Lobelville, TN	11 mi	2,473	$50,658	$134,300
37101	Mc Ewen, TN	15 mi	6,484	$78,043	$222,700
37185	Waverly, TN	18 mi	9,072	$51,314	$181,800
37134	New Johnsonville, TN	19 mi	3,231	$78,884	$154,300
37055	Dickson, TN	19 mi	29,035	$69,821	$294,600
37098	Lyles, TN	19 mi	6,046	$63,371	$241,600
38454	Duck River, TN	20 mi	1,084	$61,914	$176,100
37025	Bon Aqua, TN	20 mi	6,854	$77,846	$283,400
37096	Linden, TN	21 mi	6,004	$63,782	$122,700

Questions about 37140

What city is zip code 37140?

37140 is assigned to Only, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 37140 in?

37140 is in Hickman County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 37140?

About 1,494 people live in 37140, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 37140 in?

37140 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 37140?

The median household income in 37140 is $62,232.

What zip codes are near 37140?

The closest zip codes to 37140 are 37078, 37137, 37033, 37097, 37101.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 37140, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.