Finger ZIP Codes — Mcnairy County, TN

There is one unique ZIP code in Finger, Tennessee and it is 38334. Area code: 731.
1
ZIP codes
47.62
sq mi land
0.03
sq mi water
731
area code
Finger, TN ZIP code map

About Finger, TN

Finger, Tennessee is a small rural community located in Mcnairy County in the southwestern part of the state, served by the single ZIP code 38334. Nestled in a quietly scenic corner of West Tennessee, Finger offers residents a peaceful, small-town lifestyle far removed from the bustle of larger urban centers. The community reflects the deep agricultural roots and close-knit character that define much of rural Mcnairy County.

Location & geography

Finger is situated in Mcnairy County in southwestern Tennessee, positioned roughly between the larger towns of Selmer and Savannah, placing it within reach of several regional hubs across West Tennessee. The surrounding landscape is characteristic of the Gulf Coastal Plain, featuring gently rolling terrain, hardwood forests, and farmland that stretches across the area. Finger has a land area of 47.62 square miles and a very modest water area of just 0.03 square miles, reflecting the predominantly dry, upland nature of its terrain.

Community & economy

Finger is a tight-knit rural community where agriculture, timber, and small-scale local businesses form the backbone of everyday economic life. Residents enjoy a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle supported by family farms, local churches, and community gatherings that define social life in this part of Mcnairy County. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunity for outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking, making the area appealing to those who appreciate nature and a slower pace of life.

Transportation

Finger is accessible via state and county roads that connect it to the broader highway network of southwestern Tennessee, with U.S. Highway 45 being one of the primary regional arteries serving Mcnairy County. The nearest commercial airport with scheduled service is Memphis International Airport, located approximately 90 miles to the west, providing Finger residents with their closest major air travel hub. Public transit options in this rural community are limited, and personal vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for daily needs.

History

Mcnairy County, where Finger is located, was established in 1823, and small communities like Finger developed throughout the 19th century as settlers moved into the fertile lands of southwestern Tennessee. The area's economy historically relied on cotton farming, timber harvesting, and small-scale agriculture, industries that have shaped the landscape and culture of the region for generations. Mcnairy County gained broader national recognition in the 20th century, and communities like Finger have remained anchored to their agricultural heritage throughout the county's evolving history.

Did you know?

Despite its small size and quiet profile, Finger sits in Mcnairy County, which is famously the home county of Buford Pusser, the legendary lawman whose life inspired the Walking Tall film franchise. With 47.62 square miles of land, Finger actually covers a surprisingly generous geographic footprint for such a sparsely populated community, underscoring just how rural and wide-open this corner of Tennessee truly is.

ZIP codes for Finger, TN (1)
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Demographics & statistics

1,788
Population
45.1
Median age
$70,125
Median household income
$33,137
Per capita income
$131,600
Median home value
$623
Median monthly rent
90.1%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
855
Housing units
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
39
39
5–9
39
29
10–14
29
67
15–19
67
87
20–24
87
97
25–34
97
85
35–44
85
97
45–54
96
133
55–59
133
39
60–64
39
101
65–74
100
60
75–84
60
22
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1829816.7%
18 and over1,49083.3%
65 and over36520.4%
Median age45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%
Black or African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Other race 2.1%
Two or more races 1.9%
GroupCount%
White1,62889.2%
Black or African American884.8%
Hispanic or Latino382.1%
Other race382.1%
Two or more races341.9%

Household income

Under $10k 4.8%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 8.4%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 18.0%
$75k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 25.4%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.8%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k8.4%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k18.0%
$75k–$100k10.9%
$100k–$150k25.4%
$150k–$200k7.6%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$70,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%
$50k–$100k 23.4%
$100k–$150k 16.1%
$150k–$200k 10.5%
$200k–$300k 18.9%
$300k–$500k 8.0%
$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$131,600
Median rent / month$623
Owner occupied90.1%
Renter occupied9.9%
Vacant27.5%
Single-family detached82.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.9%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.4%
2000–200920.7%
1990–199921.5%
1980–198916.2%
1970–197918.9%
1960–19693.9%
1950–19595.5%
1940–19493.3%
1939 or earlier4.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms31.6%
3 bedrooms48.9%
4 bedrooms5.9%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle15.3%
2 vehicles45.7%
3 or more37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.4%
Electricity42.2%
Propane / LP gas10.5%
Wood1.8%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family42062.9%
Cohabiting couple395.8%
Male householder, no spouse487.2%
Female householder, no spouse16124.1%
Households with children under 1818427.5%
Households with seniors (65+)25037.4%
Average household size2.68

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.4%21.9%
Married57.7%57.2%
Separated1.2%0.2%
Widowed1.7%12.1%
Divorced11.0%8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%
Some HS, no diploma 14.7%
HS graduate 45.2%
Some college, no degree 17.3%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate / professional 4.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.2%
Bachelor's or higher15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool103.9%
Kindergarten93.5%
Elementary school11444.9%
High school10440.9%
College / grad school176.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.8%
Education & healthcare 21.6%
Retail trade 11.7%
Agriculture & mining 10.3%
Construction 8.5%
Other services 7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Public administration 2.5%
Transportation & utilities 1.9%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Professional & management 1.4%
Information 1.2%
Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.0%
Service13.1%
Sales & office19.7%
Natural resources & construction12.1%
Production & transportation25.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.4%
Government15.7%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.5%
Carpool9.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)26.5

Poverty

All people 9.0%
Under 18 years 13.8%
18 and over 8.1%
Married-couple families 2.6%
Female-led households 30.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.0%
Retirement income23.1%
Supplemental Security6.0%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP11.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure41.7%
High cholesterol39.3%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking13.9%
No physical activity29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.2%
Fair or poor health20.4%
Poor mental health17.7%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist50.7%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss21.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans896.0%
Disability%
Any disability17.6%
Under 181.7%
18–64 years17.2%
65 and over31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.4%
Public insurance37.1%
Uninsured under 191.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,71095.6%
Spanish10.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,71696.0%
Born in same state1,71495.9%
Born in different state1,17365.6%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen724.0%
Not a US citizen6286.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French19711%
Arab19410.9%
Italian1216.8%
AncestryCount%
English211.2%
Polish120.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.4%
Internet access87.6%

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

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