38251 ZIP Code — Puryear, TN

Henry County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38251 is located in Puryear, Tennessee, within Henry County. It covers approximately 89.38 square miles and serves a population of 3,432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38251

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,188. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 38251 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,432

population

89.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Puryear	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42049 Hazel (7.6 mi) 38224 Cottage Grove (7.7 mi) 38242 Paris (8.7 mi) 38222 Buchanan (11.1 mi) 38241 Palmersville (14.2 mi) 38256 Springville (14.3 mi) 42040 Farmington (14.8 mi) 38231 Henry (15 mi) 42071 Murray (15.2 mi) 42079 Sedalia (16.3 mi) 42076 New Concord (16.8 mi) 38226 Dukedom (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,432
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	89.38 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	36.4279
Longitude	-88.3524
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	60.4%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,432

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$52,188

Median household income

$25,348

Per capita income

$117,400

Median home value

$649

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

11.3%

Unemployment

1,211

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

143

10–14

140

15–19

117

20–24

114

135

25–34

132

194

35–44

188

226

45–54

221

128

55–59

125

136

60–64

132

210

65–74

205

113

75–84

111

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	740	21.6%
18 and over	2,692	78.4%
65 and over	800	23.3%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Black or African American 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,020	84.5%
Black or African American	200	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	144	4%
Two or more races	113	3.2%
Other race	89	2.5%
Asian	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	59.2%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	25.5%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.8%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	5.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$52,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,400
Median rent / month	$649
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	46.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	5.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	563	43.5%
Cohabiting couple	67	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	339	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	326	25.2%
Households with children under 18	269	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	559	43.2%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	16.2%
Married	41.0%	45.6%
Separated	3.8%	8.7%
Widowed	4.9%	16.1%
Divorced	11.7%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	9.9%
Kindergarten	34	5.7%
Elementary school	336	56.6%
High school	121	20.4%
College / grad school	44	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Transportation & utilities 18.2%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	211	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	18.2%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,236	94.3%
Spanish	26	0.8%
Other Indo-European	26	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,373	98.3%
Born in same state	3,373	98.3%
Born in different state	1,517	44.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	59	1.7%
Not a US citizen	21	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,658	48.3%
Italian	330	9.6%
French	305	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.5%
German	12	0.3%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38251

What city is ZIP code 38251 in?

ZIP code 38251 is primarily assigned to Puryear, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38251 in?

ZIP code 38251 falls within Henry County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38251 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 38251 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 38251 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 38251 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38251?

16% of residents in ZIP code 38251 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38251?

The median home value in ZIP code 38251 is $117,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 38251 in?

ZIP code 38251 observes the CST timezone.