38222 ZIP Code — Buchanan, TN

Henry County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38222 is located in Buchanan, Tennessee, within Henry County. It covers approximately 68.97 square miles and serves a population of 2,355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38222

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,418. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38222 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,355
population
68.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38222 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38222

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City Status
Buchanan Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
38256 Springville (8.7 mi) 42076 New Concord (10.3 mi) 38251 Puryear (11.1 mi) 38221 Big Sandy (12 mi) 42049 Hazel (12.4 mi) 38242 Paris (15.1 mi) 37175 Stewart (16 mi) 37058 Dover (16.3 mi) 42071 Murray (16.4 mi) 38236 Mansfield (18.5 mi) 38224 Cottage Grove (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,355
Population density 34 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 68.97 sq mi
Water area 7.11 sq mi
Latitude 36.4242
Longitude -88.1523
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 731
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.3% 59.2% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 25.5% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 8.6% 13.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,355
Population
34
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$51,418
Median household income
$27,073
Per capita income
$159,900
Median home value
$726
Median monthly rent
86.6%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
1,137
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
142
Under 5
143
20
5–9
20
87
10–14
89
112
15–19
113
114
20–24
116
131
25–34
133
65
35–44
66
117
45–54
119
85
55–59
87
94
60–64
95
126
65–74
128
54
75–84
55
22
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1857924.6%
18 and over1,77675.4%
65 and over40717.3%
Median age32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or more races 3.6%
Black or African American 0.8%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,13987.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1034.2%
Hispanic or Latino923.8%
Two or more races873.6%
Black or African American200.8%
Other race50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.3% 59.2% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 25.5% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 8.6% 13.8% 18.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 5.1%
Under $10k 5.9%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 9.0%
$25k–$35k 6.9%
$35k–$50k 19.0%
$50k–$75k 20.5%
$75k–$100k 17.8%
$100k–$150k 8.3%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
$200k+ 7.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.9%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k9.0%
$25k–$35k6.9%
$35k–$50k19.0%
$50k–$75k20.5%
$75k–$100k17.8%
$100k–$150k8.3%
$150k–$200k2.2%
$200k+7.2%
Median income$51,418

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%
$50k–$100k 17.3%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 23.0%
$200k–$300k 24.5%
$300k–$500k 7.3%
$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$159,900
Median rent / month$726
Owner occupied86.6%
Renter occupied13.4%
Vacant27.3%
Single-family detached58.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes36.9%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.7%
2010–201913.1%
2000–200914.4%
1990–199925.3%
1980–198916.9%
1970–197914.2%
1960–19695.9%
1950–19592.2%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier4.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.1%
1 bedroom4.3%
2 bedrooms28.9%
3 bedrooms53.3%
4 bedrooms8.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle24.6%
2 vehicles27.4%
3 or more46.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas23.1%
Electricity54.6%
Propane / LP gas11.0%
Fuel oil2.8%
Wood6.4%
No fuel used2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family58964.3%
Cohabiting couple212.3%
Male householder, no spouse15817.2%
Female householder, no spouse14816.2%
Households with children under 1829432.1%
Households with seniors (65+)24626.9%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.2%14.7%
Married66.6%64.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.1%12.9%
Divorced6.1%7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 32.3%
Some college, no degree 26.0%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 17.2%
Graduate / professional 10.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.9%
Bachelor's or higher27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool367.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school21647.0%
High school12827.8%
College / grad school8017.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%
Retail trade 17.5%
Agriculture & mining 16.4%
Public administration 14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Professional & management 4.3%
Information 4.0%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Transportation & utilities 2.6%
Manufacturing 2.1%
Other services 2.1%
Construction 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts46.4%
Service15.3%
Sales & office11.2%
Natural resources & construction11.9%
Production & transportation15.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector58.0%
Government28.2%
Self-employed9.6%
Unpaid family workers4.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.5%
Carpool7.4%
Public transit1.6%
Walk0.5%
Work from home8.8%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)22.4

Poverty

All people 13.2%
Under 18 years 22.3%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 8.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.0%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security7.5%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP9.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure43.8%
High cholesterol40.6%
Diabetes15.0%
Heart disease9.5%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis35.2%
Kidney disease3.7%
Pulmonary disease11.4%
Cancer8.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.9%
Binge drinking12.9%
No physical activity27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.5%
Depression26.1%
Fair or poor health19.2%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist58.5%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss17.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1468.4%
Disability%
Any disability12.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.2%
65 and over29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.3%
Public insurance41.1%
No insurance8.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,07087.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,34299.4%
Born in same state2,29097.2%
Born in different state1,26053.5%
Foreign born522.2%
Naturalized citizen130.6%
Not a US citizen1292.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French64627.4%
Arab64127.2%
Italian46319.7%
AncestryCount%
English411.7%
Norwegian120.5%
Dutch60.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.9%
Internet access94.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38222

What city is ZIP code 38222 in?

ZIP code 38222 is primarily assigned to Buchanan, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38222 in?

ZIP code 38222 falls within Henry County, Tennessee.

Is ZIP code 38222 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 38222 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38222 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38222?

The median home value in ZIP code 38222 is $159,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 38222?

ZIP code 38222 has an estimated population of 2,355 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38222 in?

ZIP code 38222 observes the CST timezone.

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