ZIP Code 38261, Tennessee
ZIP Code 38261 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 38261 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Obion County / Weakley County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,385. The land area covers 176.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,385 | ±503 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,503 | ±263 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,306 | ±268 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,503 | ±263 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 803 | ±219 |
| Median Home Value | $153,400 | ±$11,373 |
| Median Gross Rent | $761 | ±$42 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,876 | ±$3,507 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,444 | ±$4,388 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,199 | ±536 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,064 | ±456 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.6% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 30,261 (2024)
ID: 175691
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADM ASST
PO BOX 236, UNION CITY TN 38281-0236
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Hornbeak, TN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 08-12 | Hickman, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hickman, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hickman, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hickman, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Fulton, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Troy, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Union City, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Martin, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Martin, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The University of Tennessee-Martin
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College | 15.2 mi away | 554 University Street, Martin, TN, 38238 |
7318817000
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OBION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 1221 EAST REELFOOT AVENUE, UNION CITY, TN, 38261 |
(731) 885-7000
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
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College | 22.8 mi away | 340 Washington St, Newbern, TN, 38059 |
7316272511
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HICKMAN PUBLIC
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 902 MOSCOW, HICKMAN, KY, 42050 |
(270) 236-2464
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FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 312 MAIN STREET, FULTON, KY, 42041 |
(270) 472-3439
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MARTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 410 SOUTH LINDELL STREET, MARTIN, TN, 38237 |
(731) 587-3148
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HAMILTON PARKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 74 PARKS PLAZA, TRIMBLE, TN, 38259 |
(731) 297-3601
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HICKMAN COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 110 CRAIG LN, CLINTON, KY, 42031 |
(270) 653-2225
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TIPTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 126 TIPTON STREET, TIPTONVILLE, TN, 38079 |
(731) 623-7839
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SHARON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 133 MAIN ST., SHARON, TN, 38255 |
(731) 456-2707
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at UNION CITY, TN US, located 5.2 miles from ZCTA5 38261. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.5° | 26.9° | 35.7° | 3.97" | 2.1" |
| February | 49.2° | 29.6° | 39.4° | 4.64" | 1.7" |
| March | 58.6° | 37.4° | 48.0° | 5.23" | 1.0" |
| April | 69.3° | 46.5° | 57.9° | 5.22" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.1° | 57.3° | 67.7° | 5.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.9° | 65.7° | 75.8° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.4° | 68.6° | 78.5° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.0° | 65.8° | 76.9° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.5° | 58.1° | 70.3° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.8° | 46.0° | 58.9° | 3.96" | 0.1" |
| November | 58.5° | 36.3° | 47.4° | 4.43" | 0.2" |
| December | 48.0° | 30.0° | 39.0° | 5.17" | 0.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Mills city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| Union City city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Rives town | Town | 6.2 mi | — |
| Troy town | Town | 6.5 mi | — |
| Cayce CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Hickman city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 38261. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.