38052 ZIP Code — Middleton, TN

Hardeman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38052 is located in Middleton, Tennessee, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 126.03 square miles and serves a population of 3,838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38052

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 $119,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,377. 40% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 38052 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,838

population

126.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Middleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38044 Hornsby (7.4 mi) 38067 Saulsbury (7.8 mi) 38061 Pocahontas (8.4 mi) 38008 Bolivar (11.1 mi) 38042 Hickory Valley (12.4 mi) 38683 Walnut (14.8 mi) 38674 Tiplersville (16.1 mi) 38039 Grand Junction (16.1 mi) 38629 Falkner (16.4 mi) 38367 Ramer (16.7 mi) 38375 Selmer (17.6 mi) 38381 Toone (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,838
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	126.03 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	35.1045
Longitude	-88.9085
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	56.5%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,838

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$48,377

Median household income

$24,923

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,508

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

129

149

10–14

182

103

15–19

125

20–24

100

203

25–34

249

245

35–44

299

119

45–54

145

126

55–59

155

126

60–64

153

234

65–74

287

132

75–84

162

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	857	22.3%
18 and over	2,981	77.7%
65 and over	885	23.1%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Black or African American 7.5%

Asian 1.6%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,460	90.2%
Black or African American	289	7.5%
Asian	63	1.6%
Two or more races	26	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$48,377

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	40.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	715	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	85	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	272	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	531	33.1%
Households with children under 18	455	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	628	39.2%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	25.9%
Married	53.4%	45.2%
Separated	3.1%	0.7%
Widowed	4.7%	12.6%
Divorced	14.5%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	4.6%
Kindergarten	48	5.4%
Elementary school	483	53.9%
High school	156	17.4%
College / grad school	168	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Retail trade 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 4.2%

Other services 3.5%

Professional & management 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	207	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,680	95.9%
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)	3,755	97.8%
Born in same state	3,753	97.8%
Born in different state	2,774	72.3%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	83	2.2%
Not a US citizen	82	98.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	727	18.9%
French	475	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	350	9.1%
English	32	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38052

What city is ZIP code 38052 in?

ZIP code 38052 is primarily assigned to Middleton, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38052 in?

ZIP code 38052 falls within Hardeman County, Tennessee.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38052?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38052 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 38052 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 38052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38052?

The median home value in ZIP code 38052 is $119,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 38052?

ZIP code 38052 has an estimated population of 3,838 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 38052 in?

ZIP code 38052 observes the CST timezone.