38237 ZIP Code — Martin, TN

Weakley County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38237 is located in Martin, Tennessee, within Weakley County. It covers approximately 138.12 square miles and serves a population of 15,517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38237

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $46,123. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38237 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,517

population

138.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38238 Martin (2.7 mi) 38255 Sharon (9.4 mi) 38225 Dresden (10 mi) 38226 Dukedom (11.2 mi) 38253 Rives (13.1 mi) 38241 Palmersville (13.2 mi) 42041 Fulton (13.3 mi) 42085 Water Valley (14.4 mi) 38230 Greenfield (15.7 mi) 38233 Kenton (16.1 mi) 38229 Gleason (16.2 mi) 38261 Union City (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,517
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	138.12 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	36.3762
Longitude	-88.8378
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	57.4%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	31.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	9.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,517

Population

112

People per sq mi

29.9

Median age

$46,123

Median household income

$25,240

Per capita income

$171,000

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

55.5%

Home ownership

23.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

4,255

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

431

Under 5

434

423

5–9

426

282

10–14

284

825

15–19

831

1,327

20–24

1,338

985

25–34

992

665

35–44

671

674

45–54

679

501

55–59

505

416

60–64

419

657

65–74

662

374

75–84

378

168

85+

170

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,586	16.7%
18 and over	12,931	83.3%
65 and over	2,409	15.5%
Median age	29.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%

Black or African American 12.5%

Two or more races 2.8%

Asian 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	12,798	81.7%
Black or African American	1,954	12.5%
Two or more races	443	2.8%
Asian	182	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	146	0.9%
Other race	74	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	66	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	31.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	9.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$46,123

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,000
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	55.5%
Renter occupied	44.5%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	62.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	76.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,790	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	356	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,249	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,612	26.8%
Households with children under 18	1,339	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,613	26.9%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.4%	37.6%
Married	43.0%	44.1%
Separated	1.3%	0.7%
Widowed	2.5%	10.8%
Divorced	6.7%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	0.7%
Kindergarten	317	6.5%
Elementary school	1,038	21.2%
High school	375	7.6%
College / grad school	3,140	64.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Other services 4.4%

Construction 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 23.5%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 45.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.1%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	738	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,652	94.4%
Spanish	207	1.4%
Other Indo-European	80	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	79	0.5%
Other languages	48	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,130	97.5%
Born in same state	15,110	97.4%
Born in different state	9,761	62.9%
Foreign born	20	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	387	2.5%
Not a US citizen	217	56.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5,718	36.8%
French	1,167	7.5%
Italian	1,106	7.1%
English	83	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	69	0.4%
Polish	48	0.3%
Irish	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38237

What city is ZIP code 38237 in?

ZIP code 38237 is primarily assigned to Martin, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38237 in?

ZIP code 38237 falls within Weakley County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38237?

24% of residents in ZIP code 38237 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38237?

The median home value in ZIP code 38237 is $171,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38237?

The median household income in ZIP code 38237 is $46,123, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 38237?

ZIP code 38237 has an estimated population of 15,517 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38237 in?

ZIP code 38237 observes the CST timezone.