38039 ZIP Code — Grand Junction, TN

Hardeman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38039 is located in Grand Junction, Tennessee, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 67.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901/731.

About ZIP code 38039

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 $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,263. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (19%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 38039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,600

population

67.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Junction	Acceptable
Grand Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38042 Hickory Valley (6.1 mi) 38067 Saulsbury (8.3 mi) 38057 Moscow (9 mi) 38647 Michigan City (9.4 mi) 38642 Lamar (13 mi) 38076 Williston (14 mi) 38076 Williston (14 mi) 38076 Williston (14 mi) 38068 Somerville (15.7 mi) 38068 Somerville (15.7 mi) 38008 Bolivar (15.8 mi) 38052 Middleton (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,600
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	67.26 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	35.0737
Longitude	-89.1912
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901/731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,600

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$40,263

Median household income

$22,529

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

621

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

109

25–34

118

35–44

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

121

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	331	20.7%
18 and over	1,269	79.3%
65 and over	357	22.3%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78.4%

White 20%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,256	78.4%
White	320	20%
Two or more races	24	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.5%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$40,263

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	67.2%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.1%
Electricity	36.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	149	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	210	35.5%
Households with children under 18	93	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	44.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	43.6%
Married	27.5%	32.1%
Separated	7.9%	2.6%
Widowed	6.8%	13.6%
Divorced	11.9%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	35	12.3%
Elementary school	157	55.1%
High school	77	27.0%
College / grad school	16	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.3%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Retail trade 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 6.0%

Professional & management 5.3%

Construction 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	45.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.2

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 21.3%

Female-led households 14.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	22.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.9%
High blood pressure	50.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.1%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	29.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,513	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,598	99.9%
Born in same state	1,598	99.9%
Born in different state	1,406	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	113	7.1%
French	62	3.9%
Italian	44	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38039

What city is ZIP code 38039 in?

ZIP code 38039 is primarily assigned to Grand Junction, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38039 in?

ZIP code 38039 falls within Hardeman County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38039?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 38039 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 38039 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38039?

Health data for ZIP code 38039 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38039?

The median home value in ZIP code 38039 is $111,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 38039 in?

ZIP code 38039 observes the CST timezone.