Zip code 38392: Mercer, Tennessee

Q: What city is zip code 38392?

38392 is assigned to Mercer, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38392 in?

38392 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38392?

About 767 people live in 38392, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38392?

The median household income in 38392 is $51,477.

Q: What zip codes are near 38392?

The closest zip codes to 38392 are 38391, 38356, 38381, 38075, 38377.

Residential delivery areaMadison CountyCentral Time

Population

767

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$41K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

36 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

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

About 38392

38392 is a rural zip code in Mercer, Tennessee (Madison County), covering 36 sq mi of land. About 767 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 44.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,477 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $41,200, or 0.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.6 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 38392 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers20.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · TN 9.6%10th of 607 in TN
Homeownership rate92.6%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TN 66.9%44th of 600 in TN
Median age44.2
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · TN 38.9234th of 608 in TN
Poverty rate18.6%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TN 13.8%174th of 600 in TN
Average commute29.6 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · TN 25.7 min240th of 597 in TN
Income inequality (Gini)0.438
53rd
U.S. 0.483 · TN 0.476278th of 600 in TN
Median earnings per worker$45,927
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · TN $45,229204th of 606 in TN
Residents 65 and older15%
38th
U.S. 17.2% · TN 17.1%467th of 608 in TN
Diversity index24
17th
U.S. 61.4 · TN 46.4263rd of 608 in TN
Residents under 1817.6%
17th
U.S. 22% · TN 22.2%447th of 608 in TN
Per capita income$27,777
13th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TN $39,437451st of 608 in TN
Median household income$51,477
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TN $69,595442nd of 590 in TN
Housing vacancy2.6%
7th
U.S. 10.1% · TN 10.2%583rd of 602 in TN
Uninsured rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · TN 10%584th of 607 in TN
Broadband access80.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TN 89.2%469th of 600 in TN
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · TN 171/sq mi560th of 608 in TN
Population767
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · TN 7,066,383553rd of 608 in TN
Median home value$41,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · TN $286,700590th of 590 in TN
Bachelor's degree or higher8.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TN 31.1%572nd of 604 in TN
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · TN 12.9%599th of 608 in TN
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TN 4.7%591st of 607 in TN
Veterans0.9%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · TN 7.3%589th of 607 in TN
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · TN 6.1%581st of 608 in TN
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TN 48.8%572nd of 584 in TN
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TN 2.8%563rd of 607 in TN
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · TN 9.8%599th of 607 in TN
Government workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · TN 13.7%594th of 607 in TN

Measure	38392	Madison	TN	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TN
Healthcare workers	20.5%	13%	9.6%	9.7%	99th	10th of 607
Homeownership rateStrength	92.6%	62%	66.9%	65.2%	98th	44th of 600
Median age	44.2	38.3	38.9	38.9	82nd	234th of 608
Poverty rateWeakness	18.6%	18.2%	13.8%	12.5%	81st	174th of 600
Average commute	29.6 min	20.3 min	25.7 min	26.4 min	72nd	240th of 597
Income inequality (Gini)	0.438	0.469	0.476	0.483	53rd	278th of 600
Median earnings per worker	$45,927	$40,806	$45,229	$49,666	43rd	204th of 606
Residents 65 and older	15%	17.9%	17.1%	17.2%	38th	467th of 608
Diversity index	24	58	46.4	61.4	17th	263rd of 608
Residents under 18	17.6%	22.4%	22.2%	22%	17th	447th of 608
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,777	$33,572	$39,437	$44,673	13th	451st of 608
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,477	$60,042	$69,595	$80,734	10th	442nd of 590
Housing vacancy	2.6%	8.9%	10.2%	10.1%	7th	583rd of 602
Uninsured rateStrength	2.1%	10.1%	10%	8.4%	6th	584th of 607
Broadband accessWeakness	80.5%	89%	89.2%	91%	5th	469th of 600
Population density	21/sq mi	178/sq mi	171/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	560th of 608
Population	767	99,295	7,066,383	334,922,499	1st	553rd of 608
Median home value	$41,200	$211,800	$286,700	$332,700	1st	590th of 590
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.3%	26.6%	31.1%	35.7%	1st	572nd of 604
Work from home	0%	8.5%	12.9%	15.1%	1st	599th of 608
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	7%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	591st of 607
Veterans	0.9%	6.8%	7.3%	6.2%	1st	589th of 607
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.7%	6.1%	14.1%	1st	581st of 608
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	54.2%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	572nd of 584
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.8%	3.8%	1st	563rd of 607
Self-employed workers	0%	8.4%	9.8%	10%	1st	599th of 607
Government workers	2.6%	13.5%	13.7%	14.5%	1st	594th 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%

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

23%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

44.2

Under 18

17.6%

65 and over

15%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black4%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 297
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.3%
Married couples: 53.2%
Living alone: 34.7%
Veterans (of adults): 0.9%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

28%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

38392

$51,477

Madison Co.

$60,042

Tennessee

$69,595

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,777

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.438

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38392

$41,200

Madison Co.

$211,800

Tennessee

$286,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38392

—

Madison Co.

$1,123

Tennessee

$1,189

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 305
Owner-occupied: 92.6%
Vacant: 2.6%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 0.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

17%

30–44

55%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

29.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

21%

Transportation and moving

18%

Sales

17%

Production

16%

Construction and repair

15%

Management

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Health care and social assistance

22%

Retail

19%

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Professional and technical services

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$45,927

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

2.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

23.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38392	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,056	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$5,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,722	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,176	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

38%

Some college

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 80.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 28.3%
No internet access: 19.5%
Without health insurance: 2.1%
Limited-English households: 2.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Mercer
State: Tennessee
County: Madison County
Center point: 35.4580° N, 89.0280° W
Land area: 36 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38392 spans 2 counties

Madison County75% of land
Hardeman County26% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Mercer (unincorporated)5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 38392

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38391	Denmark, TN	6.4 mi	1,440	$77,153	$98,300
38356	Medon, TN	7.7 mi	2,387	$60,594	$159,300
38381	Toone, TN	8.4 mi	1,490	$51,313	$110,000
38075	Whiteville, TN	9.5 mi	6,324	$44,444	$114,900
38377	Silerton, TN · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
38301	Jackson, TN	13 mi	33,536	$43,227	$132,900
38008	Bolivar, TN	15 mi	9,057	$43,789	$127,800
38302	Jackson, TN · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
38303	Jackson, TN · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
38308	Jackson, TN · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
38314	Jackson, TN · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
38366	Pinson, TN	16 mi	2,336	$58,802	$127,500

Questions about 38392

What city is zip code 38392?

38392 is assigned to Mercer, Tennessee. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38392 in?

38392 is mostly in Madison County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38392?

About 767 people live in 38392, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38392 in?

38392 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38392?

The median household income in 38392 is $51,477.

What zip codes are near 38392?

The closest zip codes to 38392 are 38391, 38356, 38381, 38075, 38377.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38392, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.