38042 ZIP Code — Hickory Valley, TN

Hardeman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38042 is located in Hickory Valley, Tennessee, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 51.37 square miles and serves a population of 655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 901.

About ZIP code 38042

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,329. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 59 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 38042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

655

population

51.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory Valley	Acceptable
Hickory Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38067 Saulsbury (5.3 mi) 38039 Grand Junction (6.1 mi) 38008 Bolivar (9.7 mi) 38052 Middleton (12.4 mi) 38075 Whiteville (13.6 mi) 38075 Whiteville (13.6 mi) 38057 Moscow (13.6 mi) 38647 Michigan City (14.5 mi) 38068 Somerville (15.3 mi) 38068 Somerville (15.3 mi) 38044 Hornsby (16.7 mi) 38076 Williston (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	655
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	51.37 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.1417
Longitude	-89.1236
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	901

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.5%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

655

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$45,329

Median household income

$33,515

Per capita income

$138,600

Median home value

$977

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

21.5%

Unemployment

252

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	7.6%
18 and over	605	92.4%
65 and over	178	27.2%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Black or African American 13.6%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	549	83.8%
Black or African American	89	13.6%
Two or more races	14	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.5%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 20.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	20.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	1.0%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$45,329

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 29.5%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,600
Median rent / month	$977
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	88.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	32.0%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	68.3%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.9%
Electricity	43.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	152	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	47	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	108	35.2%
Households with children under 18	24	7.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	131	42.7%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	21.6%
Married	53.5%	49.5%
Separated	0.0%	4.4%
Widowed	2.6%	6.9%
Divorced	8.3%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 32.8%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	50.0%
High school	4	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 21.2%

Wholesale trade 15.1%

Information 8.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Construction 5.8%

Other services 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	49.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	8.9%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	59.3

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 2.0%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.8%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	655	100.0%
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)	655	100.0%
Born in same state	655	100.0%
Born in different state	536	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	12.2%
Arab	60	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	7.8%
English	9	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38042

What city is ZIP code 38042 in?

ZIP code 38042 is primarily assigned to Hickory Valley, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38042 in?

ZIP code 38042 falls within Hardeman County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38042 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 38042 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38042 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 38042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38042?

Health data for ZIP code 38042 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 38042 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 38042 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38042 in?

ZIP code 38042 observes the CST timezone.