Zip code 38061: Pocahontas, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38061?

38061 is assigned to Pocahontas, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38061 in?

38061 is mostly in McNairy County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38061?

About 1,138 people live in 38061, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38061?

The median household income in 38061 is $38,047.

Q: What zip codes are near 38061?

The closest zip codes to 38061 are 38052, 38367, 38393, 38683, 38044.

Residential delivery areaMcNairy CountyCentral Time

Population

1,138

Median household income

$38K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$155K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

69 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 38061

38061 is a rural zip code in Pocahontas, Tennessee (McNairy County), covering 69 sq mi of land. About 1,138 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 42.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $38,047 a year, about 47% of the national median of $80,734. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $155,400, or 4.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.8 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; food service; and police and fire protection.

How 38061 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate19.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%6th of 607 in TN
Housing vacancy20.4%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%113th of 602 in TN
Government workers23.9%
93rd
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%54th of 607 in TN
Uninsured rate17.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%52nd of 607 in TN
Veterans10.1%
90th
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%104th of 607 in TN
Rent-burdened renters62.9%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%59th of 584 in TN
Average commute32.8 min
86th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min149th of 597 in TN
Median age42.4
74th
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9298th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate14.1%
66th
U.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%289th of 600 in TN
Homeownership rate70.6%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%419th of 600 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.441
55th
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476264th of 600 in TN
Diversity index47
47th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.489th of 608 in TN
Residents under 1820.6%
36th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%316th of 608 in TN
Median earnings per worker$42,860
32nd
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229284th of 606 in TN
Residents 65 and older14%
30th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%496th of 608 in TN
Broadband access85.3%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%351st of 600 in TN
Median home value$155,400
11th
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700458th of 590 in TN
Per capita income$24,626
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437524th of 608 in TN
Median household income$38,047
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595556th of 590 in TN
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi582nd of 608 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher9.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%547th of 604 in TN
Population1,138
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383518th of 608 in TN
Work from home1.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%568th of 608 in TN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%559th of 608 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%525th of 607 in TN
Healthcare workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%556th of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers2.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%573rd of 607 in TN

Measure	38061	McNairy	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Unemployment rateWeakness	19.1%	5.8%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	6th of 607
Housing vacancy	20.4%	19.4%	10.2%	10.1%	94th	113th of 602
Government workers	23.9%	19.5%	13.7%	14.5%	93rd	54th of 607
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.2%	10.1%	10%	8.4%	92nd	52nd of 607
Veterans	10.1%	6.8%	7.3%	6.2%	90th	104th of 607
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.9%	26.6%	48.8%	51.1%	90th	59th of 584
Average commuteWeakness	32.8 min	26.8 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	86th	149th of 597
Median age	42.4	42.9	38.9	38.9	74th	298th of 608
Poverty rate	14.1%	16.5%	13.8%	12.5%	66th	289th of 600
Homeownership rate	70.6%	79.7%	66.9%	65.2%	55th	419th of 600
Income inequality (Gini)	0.441	0.437	0.476	0.483	55th	264th of 600
Diversity index	47	20.4	46.4	61.4	47th	89th of 608
Residents under 18	20.6%	21.6%	22.2%	22%	36th	316th of 608
Median earnings per worker	$42,860	$40,898	$45,229	$49,666	32nd	284th of 606
Residents 65 and older	14%	20.8%	17.1%	17.2%	30th	496th of 608
Broadband accessWeakness	85.3%	84.4%	89.2%	91%	13th	351st of 600
Median home value	$155,400	$161,800	$286,700	$332,700	11th	458th of 590
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,626	$27,905	$39,437	$44,673	7th	524th of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$38,047	$53,473	$69,595	$80,734	3rd	556th of 590
Population density	17/sq mi	46/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	582nd of 608
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.8%	13%	31.1%	35.7%	2nd	547th of 604
Population	1,138	25,970	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	518th of 608
Work from home	1.6%	8.9%	12.9%	15.1%	1st	568th of 608
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.1%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	559th of 608
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	525th of 607
Healthcare workers	3.5%	9.1%	9.6%	9.7%	1st	556th of 607
Self-employed workers	2.4%	7.2%	9.8%	10%	1st	573rd 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

17%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

28%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

42.4

Under 18

20.6%

65 and over

14%

Race and ethnicity

White70%
Black15%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial11%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 422
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 56.2%
Married couples: 38.6%
Living alone: 42.4%
Veterans (of adults): 10.1%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

Median household income

38061

$38,047

McNairy Co.

$53,473

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,626

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.441

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38061

$155,400

McNairy Co.

$161,800

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38061

—

McNairy Co.

$723

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 530
Owner-occupied: 70.6%
Vacant: 20.4%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

23%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

13%

20–29

31%

30–44

14%

45–59

28%

60+

11%

Average commute

32.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

19.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

35%

Food service

17%

Police and fire

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Legal and social services

Sales

Production

Healthcare

Office and admin

Education

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Retail

23%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

22%

Manufacturing

13%

Education

10%

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$42,860

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38061	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,776	$74,888
Service	$36,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,389	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,354	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,492	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

51%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 78.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 85.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.1%
No internet access: 9.5%
Without health insurance: 17.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pocahontas
State: Tennessee
County: McNairy County
Center point: 35.0684° N, 88.7709° W
Land area: 69 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38061 spans 2 counties

McNairy County72% of land
Hardeman County28% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Essary Springs (unincorporated)6% of zip
Pocahontas (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38061

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38052	Middleton, TN	8.4 mi	3,668	$50,588	$131,800
38367	Ramer, TN	8.4 mi	2,541	$58,571	$160,200
38393	Chewalla, TN · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
38683	Walnut, MS	10 mi	3,952	$39,107	$116,100
38044	Hornsby, TN	10 mi	791	$46,471	$299,000
38375	Selmer, TN	12 mi	8,475	$53,597	$166,400
38339	Guys, TN	15 mi	503	$68,646	$162,500
38067	Saulsbury, TN	15 mi	1,830	$57,689	$120,800
38674	Tiplersville, MS	15 mi	1,514	$66,049	$85,000
38834	Corinth, MS	16 mi	27,308	$50,356	$151,700
38315	Bethel Springs, TN	16 mi	3,631	$50,089	$138,600
38835	Corinth, MS · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 38061

What city is zip code 38061?

38061 is assigned to Pocahontas, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38061 in?

38061 is mostly in McNairy County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38061?

About 1,138 people live in 38061, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38061 in?

38061 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38061?

The median household income in 38061 is $38,047.

What zip codes are near 38061?

The closest zip codes to 38061 are 38052, 38367, 38393, 38683, 38044.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38061, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.