38041 ZIP Code — Henning, TN

Lauderdale County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38041 is located in Henning, Tennessee, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 102.12 square miles and serves a population of 4,525 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38041

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 $87,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $50,886. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 38041 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.

4,525

population

102.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38041 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henning	Acceptable
Henning	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38063 Ripley (7.1 mi) 38019 Covington (8.1 mi) 38015 Burlison (8.5 mi) 38011 Brighton (12.5 mi) 72358 Luxora (13.1 mi) 38058 Munford (14.6 mi) 38004 Atoka (15 mi) 72395 Wilson (18.5 mi) 72315 Blytheville (19.4 mi) 72370 Osceola (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,525
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	102.12 sq mi
Water area	4.54 sq mi
Latitude	35.6402
Longitude	-89.7134
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	62.8%	58.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,525

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$50,886

Median household income

$15,820

Per capita income

$87,400

Median home value

$657

Median monthly rent

65.8%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

984

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

116

5–9

10–14

148

15–19

101

203

20–24

138

645

25–34

439

496

35–44

337

305

45–54

208

191

55–59

130

122

60–64

180

65–74

122

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	625	13.8%
18 and over	3,900	86.2%
65 and over	527	11.6%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.1%

Black or African American 35.3%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,559	55.1%
Black or African American	1,640	35.3%
Two or more races	209	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	121	2.6%
Asian	57	1.2%
Other race	31	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	58.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	29.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	12.1%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	5.1%

Under $10k 13.5%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.5%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$50,886

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 43.0%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,400
Median rent / month	$657
Owner occupied	65.8%
Renter occupied	34.2%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	27.2%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	55.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	37	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	232	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	356	34.7%
Households with children under 18	249	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	34.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.7%	39.8%
Married	24.5%	28.2%
Separated	4.7%	3.4%
Widowed	2.3%	12.3%
Divorced	12.8%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	2.2%
Kindergarten	36	4.0%
Elementary school	301	33.3%
High school	333	36.9%
College / grad school	213	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.4%

Retail trade 12.6%

Public administration 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Construction 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	27.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	40.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.1%
Teeth loss	29.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	223	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,428	97.9%
Spanish	44	1.0%
Other Indo-European	19	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,451	98.4%
Born in same state	4,432	97.9%
Born in different state	3,271	72.3%
Foreign born	19	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	74	1.6%
Not a US citizen	6	8.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	851	18.8%
Italian	218	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	174	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.7%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38041

What city is ZIP code 38041 in?

ZIP code 38041 is primarily assigned to Henning, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38041 in?

ZIP code 38041 falls within Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38041?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38041?

20% of residents in ZIP code 38041 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38041 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 38041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38041?

The median home value in ZIP code 38041 is $87,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38041 in?

ZIP code 38041 observes the CST timezone.