Obion County, TN ZIP Codes
Tennessee (TN) · 9 ZIP codes · 8 cities
9
ZIP codes
30,466
population (2021)
-4.2%
pop change since 2010
47131
FIPS code
Obion County ZIP code map
About Obion County
Obion County is located in Tennessee and contains 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,466 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.2% from 31,807 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Obion County is 47131.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,466 |
| 2010 population | 31,807 |
| Change | -4.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47131 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Obion County
ZIP codes for Obion County, TN (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38232 | Hornbeak | Obion | View map |
| 38240 | Obion | Obion | View map |
| 38253 | Rives | Obion | View map |
| 38254 | Samburg | Obion | View map |
| 38257 | South Fulton | Obion | View map |
| 38260 | Troy | Obion | View map |
| 38261 | Union City | Obion | View map |
| 38271 | Woodland Mills | Obion | View map |
| 38281 | Union City | Obion | View map |
Demographics & statistics
29,342
Population
42.9
Median age
$51,245
Median household income
$29,073
Per capita income
$124,133
Median home value
$794
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
9,625
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
806
Under 5
787
918
5–9
897
962
10–14
941
894
15–19
874
829
20–24
810
1,654
25–34
1,616
1,871
35–44
1,829
1,854
45–54
1,812
1,085
55–59
1,060
957
60–64
936
1,787
65–74
1,746
859
75–84
840
363
85+
355
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,439 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,903 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,950 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,006 | 78% |
| Black or African American | 3,201 | 10.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,590 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,427 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 409 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $51,245 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.1%
$50k–$100k
31.4%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,133 |
| Median rent / month | $794 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 14.7% |
| Single-family detached | 79.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 13.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.3% |
| Electricity | 56.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,761 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 749 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,045 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,455 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,575 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,307 | 36.0% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.1% | 21.9% |
| Married | 53.5% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
HS graduate
45.5%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 228 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 240 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,934 | 47.9% |
| High school | 1,622 | 27.7% |
| College / grad school | 998 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.3%
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Retail trade
12.0%
Construction
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Other services
6.1%
Professional & management
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.4% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 24.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.0% |
| Carpool | 9.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
14.5%
Under 18 years
18.7%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
33.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 32.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 18.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 53.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 21.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,574 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 22.1% |
| 65 and over | 47.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.7% |
| Public insurance | 44.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,749 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 354 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 324 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,635 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 28,533 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 20,108 | 70.9% |
| Foreign born | 102 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 707 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 230 | 40.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,398 | 21.8% |
| Italian | 3,540 | 12.1% |
| French | 3,080 | 10.5% |
| English | 184 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 23 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 0% |
| Irish | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 84.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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