38255 ZIP Code — Sharon, TN

Weakley County, Tennessee

ZIP code 38255 is located in Sharon, Tennessee, within Weakley County. It covers approximately 49.21 square miles and serves a population of 2,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 731.

About ZIP code 38255

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 $98,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $48,964. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 38255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,449

population

49.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

38255 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 38255

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 38255. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sharon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38238 Martin (7 mi) 38230 Greenfield (7.1 mi) 38237 Martin (9.4 mi) 38369 Rutherford (9.5 mi) 38233 Kenton (10 mi) 38253 Rives (11.8 mi) 38225 Dresden (12.4 mi) 38316 Bradford (12.9 mi) 38229 Gleason (14 mi) 38330 Dyer (15.1 mi) 38259 Trimble (17.5 mi) 38226 Dukedom (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,449
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	47
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	49.21 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	36.2418
Longitude	-88.8598
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	58.6%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	9.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,449

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$48,964

Median household income

$28,122

Per capita income

$98,400

Median home value

$617

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

868

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

138

137

35–44

144

176

45–54

183

55–59

60–64

104

157

65–74

164

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	438	17.9%
18 and over	2,011	82.1%
65 and over	541	22.1%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Asian 3.1%

Black or African American 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,119	83.4%
Two or more races	123	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	91	3.6%
Asian	80	3.1%
Black or African American	57	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	1.8%
Other race	25	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	57.1%	45.7%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.7%	30.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	9.6%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	5.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$48,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%

$50k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,400
Median rent / month	$617
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.4%
Electricity	57.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	535	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	54	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	161	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	285	27.5%
Households with children under 18	277	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	35.5%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	24.7%
Married	57.3%	47.3%
Separated	2.9%	2.8%
Widowed	1.8%	14.8%
Divorced	10.7%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.6%
Kindergarten	17	3.6%
Elementary school	224	47.8%
High school	108	23.0%
College / grad school	117	24.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 19.8%

Construction 10.6%

Public administration 9.6%

Retail trade 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Professional & management 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	6.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	8.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 19.9%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,365	96.6%
Spanish	55	2.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	52	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,375	97.0%
Born in same state	2,301	94.0%
Born in different state	1,624	66.3%
Foreign born	74	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	74	3.0%
Not a US citizen	55	74.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,101	45%
Italian	285	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	178	7.3%
English	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38255

What city is ZIP code 38255 in?

ZIP code 38255 is primarily assigned to Sharon, Tennessee.

What county is ZIP code 38255 in?

ZIP code 38255 falls within Weakley County, Tennessee.

Does ZIP code 38255 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 38255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 38255?

The median home value in ZIP code 38255 is $98,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 38255?

ZIP code 38255 has an estimated population of 2,449 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 38255?

The median household income in ZIP code 38255 is $48,964, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 38255 in?

ZIP code 38255 observes the CST timezone.