38359 ZIP Code — Milledgeville, TN

Mcnairy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38359 is located in Milledgeville, Tennessee, within Mcnairy County. It covers approximately 6.09 square miles and serves a population of 316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38359

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 $102,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,125. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

316

population

6.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Milledgeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38332 Enville (4.5 mi) 38361 Morris Chapel (5.3 mi) 38371 Sardis (5.5 mi) 38370 Saltillo (6.8 mi) 38310 Adamsville (8.2 mi) 38368 Reagan (8.6 mi) 38347 Jacks Creek (9.3 mi) 38327 Crump (11 mi) 38374 Scotts Hill (11.5 mi) 38334 Finger (11.9 mi) 38379 Stantonville (15.2 mi) 38352 Luray (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	316
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	6.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3775
Longitude	-88.3677
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	56.4%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

316

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$46,125

Median household income

$26,404

Per capita income

$102,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

2.2%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

135

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	23.7%
18 and over	241	76.3%
65 and over	41	13.0%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Black or African American 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	305	96.5%
Black or African American	11	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 28.5%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	28.5%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	22.6%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$46,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.6%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	33.1%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.7%
Electricity	57.7%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	22	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	42	30.7%
Households with children under 18	59	43.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	23.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	32.8%
Married	60.3%	47.7%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	7.0%
Divorced	11.6%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 53.0%

Some college, no degree 31.7%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	44.4%
High school	10	11.1%
College / grad school	40	44.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.9%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Construction 13.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 2.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.7%
Public insurance	24.1%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	291	92.1%
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)	316	100.0%
Born in same state	314	99.4%
Born in different state	259	82.0%
Foreign born	2	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	91	28.8%
French	25	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	5.4%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38359

What city is ZIP code 38359 in?

ZIP code 38359 is primarily assigned to Milledgeville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38359 in?

ZIP code 38359 falls within Chester County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38359?

6% 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 38359 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 38359 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38359?

The median home value in ZIP code 38359 is $102,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38359?

Health data for ZIP code 38359 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 38359 in?

ZIP code 38359 observes the CST timezone.