38357 ZIP Code — Michie, TN

Mcnairy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38357 is located in Michie, Tennessee, within Mcnairy County. It covers approximately 65.70 square miles and serves a population of 3,399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38357

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 $144,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,922. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 58% 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 31 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 (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,399

population

65.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38357 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38357

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38357. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Michie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38339 Guys (5.5 mi) 38376 Shiloh (6 mi) 38379 Stantonville (6.9 mi) 38326 Counce (7.7 mi) 38367 Ramer (11.4 mi) 38375 Selmer (12.4 mi) 38327 Crump (13.1 mi) 38310 Adamsville (13.6 mi) 38833 Burnsville (14.7 mi) 38834 Corinth (14.9 mi) 38846 Glen (16 mi) 38372 Savannah (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,399
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	65.70 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.0655
Longitude	-88.4150
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	52.1%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,399

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$48,922

Median household income

$26,020

Per capita income

$144,000

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

1,341

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

142

5–9

103

10–14

111

15–19

106

107

20–24

114

184

25–34

197

193

35–44

208

203

45–54

218

55–59

100

130

60–64

139

192

65–74

205

117

75–84

126

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	776	22.8%
18 and over	2,623	77.2%
65 and over	692	20.4%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,234	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	67	1.9%
Other race	67	1.9%
Black or African American	64	1.8%
Two or more races	34	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 25.2%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	25.2%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$48,922

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.3%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,000
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	25.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	18.0%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.0%
Electricity	59.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	737	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	72	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	154	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	225	18.9%
Households with children under 18	416	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	511	43.0%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	22.4%
Married	59.6%	57.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	4.1%	6.3%
Divorced	16.0%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	12.7%
Kindergarten	18	3.0%
Elementary school	301	50.2%
High school	156	26.0%
College / grad school	49	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Retail trade 21.5%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Construction 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 7.1%

Professional & management 1.7%

Public administration 0.9%

Information 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,125	91.9%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,392	99.8%
Born in same state	3,390	99.7%
Born in different state	1,791	52.7%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	446	13.1%
Arab	402	11.8%
Italian	186	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.1%
English	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38357

What city is ZIP code 38357 in?

ZIP code 38357 is primarily assigned to Michie, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38357 in?

ZIP code 38357 falls within Mcnairy County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38357 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 38357 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38357?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 38357 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 38357 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38357?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38357 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 38357 in?

ZIP code 38357 observes the CST timezone.