Zip code 38052: Middleton, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38052?

38052 is assigned to Middleton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38052 in?

38052 is in Hardeman County, Tennessee.

Q: What is the population of 38052?

About 3,668 people live in 38052, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38052?

The median household income in 38052 is $50,588.

Q: What zip codes are near 38052?

The closest zip codes to 38052 are 38067, 38061, 38044, 38683, 38008.

Residential delivery areaHardeman CountyCentral Time

Population

3,668

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$132K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$781/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

126 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

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

About 38052

38052 is a rural zip code in Middleton, Tennessee (Hardeman County), covering 126 sq mi of land. About 3,668 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,588 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $131,800, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $781 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.5 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 38052 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers26.2%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%42nd of 607 in TN
Unemployment rate9%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%69th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy17.9%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%154th of 602 in TN
Residents 65 and older22.3%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%165th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate19%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%160th of 600 in TN
Average commute31.5 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min179th of 597 in TN
Self-employed workers12.5%
80th
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%153rd of 607 in TN
Rent-burdened renters58.5%
79th
U.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%94th of 584 in TN
Homeownership rate76.4%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%332nd of 600 in TN
Residents under 1824.2%
68th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%135th of 608 in TN
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%336th of 607 in TN
Median age39.5
53rd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9412th of 608 in TN
Uninsured rate6.7%
49th
U.S. 8.4% · TN 10%443rd of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers9.4%
49th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%299th of 607 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476323rd of 600 in TN
Work from home10.6%
38th
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%248th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents4.7%
28th
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%131st of 608 in TN
Diversity index26.5
19th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4235th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$39,348
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229405th of 606 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher17.5%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%339th of 604 in TN
Median household income$50,588
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595455th of 590 in TN
Per capita income$25,181
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437517th of 608 in TN
Median home value$131,800
7th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700513th of 590 in TN
Population3,668
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383353rd of 608 in TN
Median gross rent$781
6th
U.S. $1,413 · TN $1,189367th of 515 in TN
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi506th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%440th of 607 in TN
Broadband access78.5%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%503rd of 600 in TN

Measure	38052	Hardeman	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Government workers	26.2%	20.3%	13.7%	14.5%	96th	42nd of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	9%	9.8%	4.7%	5.2%	91st	69th of 607
Housing vacancy	17.9%	15.3%	10.2%	10.1%	91st	154th of 602
Residents 65 and older	22.3%	18.7%	17.1%	17.2%	84th	165th of 608
Poverty rateWeakness	19%	19%	13.8%	12.5%	82nd	160th of 600
Average commuteWeakness	31.5 min	32.6 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	81st	179th of 597
Self-employed workers	12.5%	9.9%	9.8%	10%	80th	153rd of 607
Rent-burdened renters	58.5%	54.5%	48.8%	51.1%	79th	94th of 584
Homeownership rate	76.4%	71.7%	66.9%	65.2%	70th	332nd of 600
Residents under 18	24.2%	19.3%	22.2%	22%	68th	135th of 608
Veterans	6.8%	7.7%	7.3%	6.2%	63rd	336th of 607
Median age	39.5	40.1	38.9	38.9	53rd	412th of 608
Uninsured rate	6.7%	7.5%	10%	8.4%	49th	443rd of 607
Healthcare workers	9.4%	12.3%	9.6%	9.7%	49th	299th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.436	0.476	0.483	43rd	323rd of 600
Work from home	10.6%	8.2%	12.9%	15.1%	38th	248th of 608
Foreign-born residents	4.7%	1.7%	6.1%	14.1%	28th	131st of 608
Diversity index	26.5	56.9	46.4	61.4	19th	235th of 608
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,348	$36,786	$45,229	$49,666	19th	405th of 606
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.5%	12.2%	31.1%	35.7%	15th	339th of 604
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,588	$46,069	$69,595	$80,734	9th	455th of 590
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,181	$23,153	$39,437	$44,673	8th	517th of 608
Median home value	$131,800	$121,700	$286,700	$332,700	7th	513th of 590
Population	3,668	25,433	7,066,383	334,922,499	6th	353rd of 608
Median gross rent	$781	$812	$1,189	$1,413	6th	367th of 515
Population density	29/sq mi	38/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	506th of 608
Tech workers	0.3%	2.3%	2.8%	3.8%	4th	440th of 607
Broadband accessWeakness	78.5%	81.7%	89.2%	91%	3rd	503rd of 600

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

16%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.5

Under 18

24.2%

65 and over

22.3%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

26.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,518
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 57.9%
Married couples: 39.9%
Living alone: 39.8%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38052

$50,588

Hardeman Co.

$46,069

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,181

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38052

$131,800

Hardeman Co.

$121,700

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38052

$781

Hardeman Co.

$812

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,849
Owner-occupied: 76.4%
Vacant: 17.9%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 58.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 45.2%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

21%

20–29

21%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

19%

Average commute

31.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

18%

Production

18%

Management

14%

Healthcare

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Education

Food service

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Computer and math

0.3%

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Public administration

Other services

Education

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$39,348

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38052	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$40,758	$74,888
Service	$11,806	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,949	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,307	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

46%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 78.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.6%
No internet access: 19.2%
Without health insurance: 6.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Middleton
State: Tennessee
County: Hardeman County
Center point: 35.0902° N, 88.9178° W
Land area: 126 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Middleton2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 38052

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38067	Saulsbury, TN	7 mi	1,830	$57,689	$120,800
38061	Pocahontas, TN	8.4 mi	1,138	$38,047	$155,400
38044	Hornsby, TN	11 mi	791	$46,471	$299,000
38683	Walnut, MS	11 mi	3,952	$39,107	$116,100
38008	Bolivar, TN	12 mi	9,057	$43,789	$127,800
38042	Hickory Valley, TN	13 mi	464	$46,875	$147,000
38039	Grand Junction, TN	15 mi	1,305	$39,020	$111,900
38674	Tiplersville, MS	15 mi	1,514	$66,049	$85,000
38629	Falkner, MS	16 mi	2,028	$69,135	$122,700
38393	Chewalla, TN · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
38367	Ramer, TN	17 mi	2,541	$58,571	$160,200
38381	Toone, TN	18 mi	1,490	$51,313	$110,000

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Questions about 38052

What city is zip code 38052?

38052 is assigned to Middleton, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38052 in?

38052 is in Hardeman County, Tennessee.

What is the population of 38052?

About 3,668 people live in 38052, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38052 in?

38052 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38052?

The median household income in 38052 is $50,588.

What zip codes are near 38052?

The closest zip codes to 38052 are 38067, 38061, 38044, 38683, 38008.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38052, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.