38339 ZIP Code — Guys, TN

Mcnairy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38339 is located in Guys, Tennessee, within Mcnairy County. It covers approximately 19.84 square miles and serves a population of 437 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38339

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 $115,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $38,036. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38339 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

437

population

19.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38339

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38339. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guys	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38357 Michie (5.5 mi) 38367 Ramer (5.9 mi) 38379 Stantonville (8.7 mi) 38375 Selmer (8.7 mi) 38376 Shiloh (10.8 mi) 38834 Corinth (11.6 mi) 38326 Counce (13.2 mi) 38061 Pocahontas (14.3 mi) 38310 Adamsville (15.7 mi) 38315 Bethel Springs (16.3 mi) 38846 Glen (16.4 mi) 38833 Burnsville (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	437
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	19.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.0563
Longitude	-88.5123
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	731

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

437

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$38,036

Median household income

$32,271

Per capita income

$115,700

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

183

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	78	17.8%
18 and over	359	82.2%
65 and over	114	26.1%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Black or African American 24.3%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	316	72.3%
Black or African American	106	24.3%
Two or more races	15	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 23.4%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 27.8%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	23.4%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	27.8%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$38,036

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 35.5%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,700
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	66.4%
4 bedrooms	4.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	34.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	28	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	91	43.5%
Households with children under 18	46	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	45.0%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	13.2%
Married	65.3%	44.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	4.7%	31.1%
Divorced	11.3%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	58.3%
High school	14	23.3%
College / grad school	11	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Manufacturing 29.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Professional & management 9.0%

Retail trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Construction 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	1.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 35.8%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.1%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	55.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.0%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	414	94.7%
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)	436	99.8%
Born in same state	436	99.8%
Born in different state	133	30.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	64	14.6%
Arab	21	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	73.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38339

What city is ZIP code 38339 in?

ZIP code 38339 is primarily assigned to Guys, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38339 in?

ZIP code 38339 falls within Mcnairy County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38339 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 38339 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38339 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 38339 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38339?

25% of residents in ZIP code 38339 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38339?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 38339 in?

ZIP code 38339 observes the CST timezone.