38241 ZIP Code — Palmersville, TN

Weakley County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38241 is located in Palmersville, Tennessee, within Weakley County. It covers approximately 59.58 square miles and serves a population of 901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38241

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,656.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 38241 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

901

population

59.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38226 Dukedom (4.7 mi) 38224 Cottage Grove (7.1 mi) 38225 Dresden (7.3 mi) 42079 Sedalia (10.5 mi) 38237 Martin (13.2 mi) 42040 Farmington (13.3 mi) 38229 Gleason (13.4 mi) 38251 Puryear (14.2 mi) 42088 Wingo (14.8 mi) 42085 Water Valley (15 mi) 38242 Paris (15.2 mi) 38238 Martin (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	901
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	59.58 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.4238
Longitude	-88.6078
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	51.5%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	31.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

901

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$57,656

Median household income

$24,884

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$539

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

347

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	27.3%
18 and over	655	72.7%
65 and over	137	15.2%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	879	95.2%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.4%
Two or more races	22	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	31.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 33.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	33.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	3.3%
$150k–$200k	10.6%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$57,656

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 34.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$539
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	66.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	47.3%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	7.0%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	76.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	69.9%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	25	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	59	17.9%
Households with children under 18	114	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	23.4%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.8%	10.8%
Married	77.1%	64.9%
Separated	2.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	5.2%
Divorced	12.3%	19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	10.0%
Kindergarten	9	4.1%
Elementary school	125	56.8%
High school	43	19.5%
College / grad school	21	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Public administration 12.7%

Finance & real estate 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Retail trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.4%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	37.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	22.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	838	93.0%
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)	901	100.0%
Born in same state	901	100.0%
Born in different state	591	65.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	455	50.5%
French	137	15.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	92	10.2%
Polish	56	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38241

What city is ZIP code 38241 in?

ZIP code 38241 is primarily assigned to Palmersville, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38241 in?

ZIP code 38241 falls within Weakley County, Tennessee.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38241?

The median home value in ZIP code 38241 is $108,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 38241?

Health data for ZIP code 38241 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 38241?

ZIP code 38241 has an estimated population of 901 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38241?

The median household income in ZIP code 38241 is $57,656, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38241 in?

ZIP code 38241 observes the CST timezone.