38044 ZIP Code — Hornsby, TN

Hardeman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38044 is located in Hornsby, Tennessee, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 42.28 square miles and serves a population of 528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38044

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,906. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 62% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

528

population

42.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hornsby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38052 Middleton (7.4 mi) 38061 Pocahontas (9 mi) 38008 Bolivar (10.2 mi) 38375 Selmer (13.3 mi) 38381 Toone (13.4 mi) 38315 Bethel Springs (13.6 mi) 38067 Saulsbury (13.7 mi) 38367 Ramer (15.1 mi) 38042 Hickory Valley (16.7 mi) 38340 Henderson (17.5 mi) 38334 Finger (18.1 mi) 38356 Medon (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	528
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	42.28 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.1939
Longitude	-88.8348
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	47.3%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

528

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$43,906

Median household income

$28,745

Per capita income

$127,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

363

Housing units

15.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	22.2%
18 and over	411	77.8%
65 and over	152	28.8%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	515	97%
Black or African American	10	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.6%
Two or more races	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.0%	5.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 22.0%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	22.0%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$43,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$500k–$1M 21.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	41.1%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	20.5%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	48.2%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	10.8%
2 vehicles	53.9%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.0%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	117	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	80	33.2%
Female householder, no spouse	35	14.5%
Households with children under 18	67	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	49.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	15.7%
Married	55.3%	63.9%
Separated	5.5%	0.0%
Widowed	17.4%	4.7%
Divorced	4.7%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 59.7%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	16.7%
Kindergarten	7	6.5%
Elementary school	50	46.3%
High school	18	16.7%
College / grad school	15	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.5%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Construction 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Retail trade 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.3%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	34.5%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	6.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.8%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	14.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	486	92.0%
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)	525	99.4%
Born in same state	525	99.4%
Born in different state	464	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	10.8%
French	43	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	66.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38044

What city is ZIP code 38044 in?

ZIP code 38044 is primarily assigned to Hornsby, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38044 in?

ZIP code 38044 falls within Hardeman County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38044 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 38044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 38044 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 38044 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 38044 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 38044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38044?

The median home value in ZIP code 38044 is $127,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 38044 in?

ZIP code 38044 observes the CST timezone.