38375 ZIP Code — Selmer, TN

Mcnairy County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38375 is located in Selmer, Tennessee, within Mcnairy County. It covers approximately 112.72 square miles and serves a population of 8,260 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38375

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 $116,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,785. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 38375 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,260

population

112.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38375 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38375

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38375. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Selmer	Acceptable
Selmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38367 Ramer (6.3 mi) 38315 Bethel Springs (8.2 mi) 38339 Guys (8.7 mi) 38379 Stantonville (9.7 mi) 38061 Pocahontas (10.6 mi) 38357 Michie (12.4 mi) 38334 Finger (13.1 mi) 38044 Hornsby (13.3 mi) 38310 Adamsville (13.9 mi) 38376 Shiloh (14.8 mi) 38340 Henderson (17.5 mi) 38052 Middleton (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,260
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	112.72 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.1578
Longitude	-88.6037
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	60.2%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,260

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$45,785

Median household income

$24,068

Per capita income

$116,000

Median home value

$662

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

3,164

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

202

Under 5

198

244

5–9

240

165

10–14

163

179

15–19

175

280

20–24

275

605

25–34

595

492

35–44

483

511

45–54

501

211

55–59

208

404

60–64

396

546

65–74

537

292

75–84

286

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,485	18.0%
18 and over	6,775	82.0%
65 and over	1,733	21.0%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Black or African American 11%

Two or more races 2.1%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,005	84.5%
Black or African American	915	11%
Two or more races	176	2.1%
Asian	146	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%
Other race	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	57.8%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	30.0%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	9.5%	18.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.7%	5.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 20.4%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	20.4%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$45,785

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 34.0%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,000
Median rent / month	$662
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.3%
Electricity	53.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,575	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	124	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	700	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	898	27.2%
Households with children under 18	778	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,264	38.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	18.9%
Married	45.8%	51.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.3%
Widowed	3.7%	15.8%
Divorced	16.4%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	4.4%
Kindergarten	163	12.0%
Elementary school	626	46.2%
High school	236	17.4%
College / grad school	271	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Retail trade 6.6%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 4.7%

Construction 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	18.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 58.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	48.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	431	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,860	95.2%
Spanish	85	1.1%
Other Indo-European	18	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	0.6%
Other languages	23	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,080	97.8%
Born in same state	8,080	97.8%
Born in different state	5,379	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	180	2.2%
Not a US citizen	104	57.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,077	13%
Italian	794	9.6%
French	690	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	258	3.1%
Polish	104	1.3%
German	51	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38375

What city is ZIP code 38375 in?

ZIP code 38375 is primarily assigned to Selmer, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38375 in?

ZIP code 38375 falls within Mcnairy County, Tennessee.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 38375?

11% 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 38375 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 38375 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38375?

18% of residents in ZIP code 38375 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38375?

The median home value in ZIP code 38375 is $116,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38375 in?

ZIP code 38375 observes the CST timezone.