38061 ZIP Code — Pocahontas, TN

Hardeman County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38061 is located in Pocahontas, Tennessee, within Hardeman County. It covers approximately 68.72 square miles and serves a population of 995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,083. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 38061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

995

population

68.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pocahontas	Acceptable
Pocahontas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38367 Ramer (8.3 mi) 38052 Middleton (8.4 mi) 38044 Hornsby (9 mi) 38375 Selmer (10.6 mi) 38683 Walnut (13.6 mi) 38339 Guys (14.3 mi) 38315 Bethel Springs (16 mi) 38067 Saulsbury (16.1 mi) 38834 Corinth (16.2 mi) 38674 Tiplersville (16.3 mi) 38008 Bolivar (17.9 mi) 38629 Falkner (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	995
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	68.72 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	35.0778
Longitude	-88.7631
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	51.2%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

995

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$35,083

Median household income

$22,862

Per capita income

$131,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment

450

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	23.0%
18 and over	766	77.0%
65 and over	165	16.6%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.7%

Black or African American 21.3%

Group	Count	%
White	783	78.7%
Black or African American	212	21.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	61.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	27.3%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	10.0%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	5.1%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 19.9%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	19.9%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
Median income	$35,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	38.4%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	31.6%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.8%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	63.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.7%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	31	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	96	29.4%
Households with children under 18	83	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	35.9%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.1%	28.2%
Married	74.4%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	1.9%	12.8%
Divorced	15.6%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.3%

HS graduate 50.3%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	48	23.2%
Elementary school	105	50.7%
High school	54	26.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.9%

Retail trade 24.8%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Education & healthcare 7.8%

Professional & management 7.4%

Public administration 7.4%

Construction 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	36.3%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.5%
Carpool	29.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 28.4%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	83.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	23.0%
Uninsured under 19	16.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	973	97.8%
Spanish	30	3.1%
Other Indo-European	30	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	995	100.0%
Born in same state	995	100.0%
Born in different state	569	57.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	158	15.9%
Arab	109	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	5.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38061

What city is ZIP code 38061 in?

ZIP code 38061 is primarily assigned to Pocahontas, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38061 in?

ZIP code 38061 falls within Hardeman County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38061?

7% 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 38061 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 38061 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38061?

19% of residents in ZIP code 38061 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38061?

The median home value in ZIP code 38061 is $131,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 38061 in?

ZIP code 38061 observes the CST timezone.