37140 ZIP Code — Only, TN

Hickman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 37140 is located in Only, Tennessee, within Hickman County. It covers approximately 25.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,501 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 931.

About ZIP code 37140

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $261,100.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

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 (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 37140 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,501
population
25.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
37140 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 37140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 37140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Only Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
37078 Hurricane Mills (7.2 mi) 37137 Nunnelly (8.4 mi) 37033 Centerville (10.7 mi) 37101 Mc Ewen (12.6 mi) 37185 Waverly (14.3 mi) 37097 Lobelville (15 mi) 37098 Lyles (18.3 mi) 37055 Dickson (18.4 mi) 37134 New Johnsonville (18.6 mi) 37025 Bon Aqua (19.1 mi) 38454 Duck River (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,501
Population density 58 / sq mi
State FIPS 47
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 25.84 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.8669
Longitude -87.6528
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 931
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.2% 52.6% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 0.0% 31.9% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 13.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 22.0% 2.2% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,501
Population
58
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$10,095
Per capita income
$261,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
Unemployment
136
Housing units
8.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
10–14
1
67
15–19
4
49
20–24
3
477
25–34
30
405
35–44
26
261
45–54
16
83
55–59
5
13
60–64
1
14
65–74
1
23
75–84
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18422.8%
18 and over1,45997.2%
65 and over392.6%
Median age38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.5%
Black or African American 38%
Two or more races 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White85355.5%
Black or African American58338%
Two or more races432.8%
Hispanic or Latino352.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native161%
Other race60.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.2% 52.6% 45.7%
$50k – $100k 0.0% 31.9% 30.9%
$100k – $200k 26.8% 13.3% 18.3%
Over $200k 22.0% 2.2% 5.1%
Under $10k 23.3%
$10k–$15k 16.7%
$50k–$75k 35.0%
$150k–$200k 10.0%
$200k+ 15.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k23.3%
$10k–$15k16.7%
$50k–$75k35.0%
$150k–$200k10.0%
$200k+15.0%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%
$50k–$100k 23.3%
$200k–$300k 45.0%
$1M+ 15.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$261,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant55.9%
Single-family detached92.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.4%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)3.18

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201936.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199929.4%
1980–198910.3%
1970–19797.4%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier16.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms18.4%
3 bedrooms81.6%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle40.0%
2 vehicles0.0%
3 or more60.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity90.0%
Propane / LP gas10.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3050.0%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse1626.7%
Female householder, no spouse1423.3%
Households with children under 182135.0%
Households with seniors (65+)2440.0%
Average household size3.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married67.6%9.0%
Married12.8%70.1%
Separated4.2%0.0%
Widowed1.3%20.9%
Divorced14.2%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 25.7%
HS graduate 51.8%
Some college, no degree 8.8%
Associate's degree 2.1%
Bachelor's degree 4.6%
Graduate / professional 3.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher70.7%
Bachelor's or higher8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school3687.8%
College / grad school512.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 64.6%
Public administration 19.8%
Finance & real estate 9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts80.2%
Service19.8%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector46.9%
Government43.8%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers9.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.6%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home26.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 12.6%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 16.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.0%
Retirement income33.3%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP16.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.0%
High blood pressure36.3%
High cholesterol25.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease4.5%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis17.0%
Kidney disease2.0%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer2.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking31.3%
Binge drinking19.5%
No physical activity28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep43.2%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health18.1%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health10.1%
No health insurance27.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.5%
Visited dentist41.2%
Cholesterol screening84.3%
Teeth loss22.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans785.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance92.7%
Public insurance12.6%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,501100.0%
Spanish322.1%
Other Indo-European322.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,46597.6%
Born in same state1,45697.0%
Born in different state94062.6%
Foreign born90.6%
Naturalized citizen362.4%
Not a US citizen2158.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab58438.9%
Italian513.4%
AncestryCount%
French322.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access4.0%
Internet access60.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 37140

What city is ZIP code 37140 in?

ZIP code 37140 is primarily assigned to Only, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 37140 in?

ZIP code 37140 falls within Hickman County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 37140?

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

Does ZIP code 37140 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 37140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 37140?

ZIP code 37140 has an estimated population of 1,501 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 37140?

The median home value in ZIP code 37140 is $261,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 37140 in?

ZIP code 37140 observes the CST timezone.

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