38236 ZIP Code — Mansfield, TN

Henry County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38236 is located in Mansfield, Tennessee, within Henry County. It covers approximately 40.91 square miles and serves a population of 774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38236

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 $104,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $68,793. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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 a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 38236 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

774

population

40.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38236 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38236

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mansfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38342 Hollow Rock (6.3 mi) 38317 Bruceton (8.1 mi) 38231 Henry (8.8 mi) 38242 Paris (10.8 mi) 38256 Springville (10.9 mi) 38320 Camden (12.3 mi) 38201 Mc Kenzie (13.8 mi) 38221 Big Sandy (14.3 mi) 38318 Buena Vista (14.9 mi) 38344 Huntingdon (16.3 mi) 38333 Eva (16.7 mi) 38251 Puryear (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	774
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	40.91 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	36.1742
Longitude	-88.2708
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	34.1%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

774

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$68,793

Median household income

$39,769

Per capita income

$104,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

377

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	142	18.3%
18 and over	632	81.7%
65 and over	311	40.2%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	762	98.4%
Black or African American	12	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	32.9%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 28.2%

$35k–$50k 2.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	28.2%
$35k–$50k	2.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	29.9%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
Median income	$68,793

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	71.7%
4 bedrooms	1.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.5%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	131	31.8%
Female householder, no spouse	102	24.8%
Households with children under 18	62	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	62.1%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.8%	4.6%
Married	53.0%	61.1%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	31.3%	24.9%
Divorced	6.4%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	75	52.1%
High school	51	35.4%
College / grad school	18	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 22.1%

Transportation & utilities 19.9%

Construction 16.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 3.4%

Professional & management 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.5%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 17.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	51.9%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	22.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	74.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	758	97.9%
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)	774	100.0%
Born in same state	774	100.0%
Born in different state	279	36.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	371	47.9%
English	104	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	94	12.1%
Italian	60	7.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.2%
Internet access	73.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38236

What city is ZIP code 38236 in?

ZIP code 38236 is primarily assigned to Mansfield, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38236 in?

ZIP code 38236 falls within Henry County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38236 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 38236 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 38236 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 38236 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38236?

8% 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 38236 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 38236 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 38236 in?

ZIP code 38236 observes the CST timezone.