38356 ZIP Code — Medon, TN

Madison County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38356 is located in Medon, Tennessee, within Madison County. It covers approximately 77.88 square miles and serves a population of 2,867 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38356

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $62,928. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,867

population

77.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38381 Toone (7.3 mi) 38392 Mercer (8 mi) 38391 Denmark (8 mi) 38366 Pinson (9.8 mi) 38301 Jackson (9.9 mi) 38340 Henderson (14 mi) 38008 Bolivar (15.3 mi) 38075 Whiteville (15.4 mi) 38075 Whiteville (15.4 mi) 38313 Beech Bluff (18.1 mi) 38044 Hornsby (18.2 mi) 38006 Bells (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,867
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	77.88 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	35.4502
Longitude	-88.9072
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	44.5%	51.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.1%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,867

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$62,928

Median household income

$31,575

Per capita income

$159,200

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,033

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

246

35–44

236

192

45–54

184

102

55–59

105

60–64

100

170

65–74

162

133

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	675	23.5%
18 and over	2,192	76.5%
65 and over	640	22.3%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 7.6%

Black or African American 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,448	85.2%
Two or more races	218	7.6%
Black or African American	182	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	51.9%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	15.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.1%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 25.5%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	25.5%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$62,928

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,200
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	31.2%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.3%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	684	60.1%
Cohabiting couple	72	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	250	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	133	11.7%
Households with children under 18	337	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	401	35.2%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	20.5%
Married	64.7%	65.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	1.6%	4.1%
Divorced	19.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.8%
Kindergarten	66	13.0%
Elementary school	205	40.4%
High school	156	30.7%
College / grad school	67	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Retail trade 18.2%

Public administration 7.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Construction 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.3%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	10.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,661	92.8%
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)	2,846	99.3%
Born in same state	2,814	98.2%
Born in different state	2,245	78.3%
Foreign born	32	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.7%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	660	23%
Arab	534	18.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	77	2.7%
Polish	25	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38356

What city is ZIP code 38356 in?

ZIP code 38356 is primarily assigned to Medon, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38356 in?

ZIP code 38356 falls within Madison County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38356 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 38356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38356?

The median home value in ZIP code 38356 is $159,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 38356?

ZIP code 38356 has an estimated population of 2,867 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38356?

The median household income in ZIP code 38356 is $62,928, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38356 in?

ZIP code 38356 observes the CST timezone.