38231 ZIP Code — Henry, TN

Henry County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38231 is located in Henry, Tennessee, within Henry County. It covers approximately 58.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38231

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 $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,932. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 38231 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,827

population

58.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38231 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38231

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38242 Paris (6.4 mi) 38201 Mc Kenzie (7.7 mi) 38236 Mansfield (8.8 mi) 38229 Gleason (10.6 mi) 38342 Hollow Rock (11.5 mi) 38224 Cottage Grove (13 mi) 38317 Bruceton (13.8 mi) 38251 Puryear (15 mi) 38225 Dresden (15.8 mi) 38256 Springville (16 mi) 38344 Huntingdon (16 mi) 38258 Trezevant (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,827
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	58.51 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.2175
Longitude	-88.4198
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	66.7%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,827

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$41,932

Median household income

$22,815

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

708

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

142

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	453	24.8%
18 and over	1,374	75.2%
65 and over	365	20.0%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.9%

Black or African American 6.3%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,642	88.9%
Black or African American	117	6.3%
Two or more races	61	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.1%
Other race	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.7%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	1.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 16.6%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	16.6%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$41,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 41.7%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	61.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	66.4%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.6%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	105	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	237	33.0%
Households with children under 18	189	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	280	39.0%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	12.3%
Married	55.3%	50.0%
Separated	3.1%	1.2%
Widowed	3.9%	18.3%
Divorced	10.0%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	6.5%
Kindergarten	21	4.7%
Elementary school	289	64.9%
High school	73	16.4%
College / grad school	33	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 17.5%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Public administration 2.0%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 52.6%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 17.7%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,737	95.1%
Spanish	45	2.6%
Other Indo-European	33	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,758	96.2%
Born in same state	1,752	95.9%
Born in different state	992	54.3%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	69	3.8%
Not a US citizen	18	26.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	580	31.7%
Italian	146	8%
French	121	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	5	0.3%
Dutch	5	0.3%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38231

What city is ZIP code 38231 in?

ZIP code 38231 is primarily assigned to Henry, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38231 in?

ZIP code 38231 falls within Henry County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38231?

25% of residents in ZIP code 38231 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38231?

9% 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 38231 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 38231 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38231?

The median home value in ZIP code 38231 is $86,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 38231 in?

ZIP code 38231 observes the CST timezone.