38237 ZIP Code
Martin, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38237 |
| City/Town: | Martin |
| County: | Weakley |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,517 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,123 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,427 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,930 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,000 |
| Land Area: | 138.1 sq miles
357.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3626, -88.8335 |
Population Information (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,517 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,727 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,790 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 865 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 849 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 566 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,656 | 10.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,665 | 17.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,977 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,336 | 8.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,353 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,006 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 835 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,319 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 752 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 338 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $745 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,930 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,007 | 86.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 923 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,332 | 55.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,675 | 44.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,916 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 323 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 454 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,597 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,836 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 377 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,394 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 935 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38237 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,123 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,091 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,785 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,427 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,974 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,593 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 332 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,158 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,879 | 74.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,444 | 21.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 270 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,798 | 82.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,954 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 182 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 74 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 443 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 146 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 592 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 333 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 97 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 105 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38237 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 645 | 10.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 361 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 525 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 818 | 13.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 885 | 14.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 922 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 893 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 585 | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 210 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 163 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38237 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,146 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 527 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 285 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 198 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 422 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38237 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 156 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 273 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 947 | 14.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 110 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 934 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 270 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 97 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 111 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 262 | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,296 | 34.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 611 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 290 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 236 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,453 | 86.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,031 | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,350 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,836 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38237 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,199 | 69.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,040 | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,241 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 413 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 888 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38237 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,303 | 62.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 86 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 543 | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 716 | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 316 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 223 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 66 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 677 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38237 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 462 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,051 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 993 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 893 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,329 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 915 | 13.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 703 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 452 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38237 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 51 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 693 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,155 | 31.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,003 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 828 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 200 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38237 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,099 | 18.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 244 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,617 | 76.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38237 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 501 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,024 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,206 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,276 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38237 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 279 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 529 | 15.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 513 | 15.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 680 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 706 | 21.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 454 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 171 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38237 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,176 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $357 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $745 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,007 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,790 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 751 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,249 | 20.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,612 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,339 | 22.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,613 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38237 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,637 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,080 | 46.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,855 | 43.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 168 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 447 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,482 | 37.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38237 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,902 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 32 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 317 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,038 | 21.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 375 | 7.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,140 | 64.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,882 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 738 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,289 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,360 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 65 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,535 | 65.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 760 | 32.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38237 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,539 | 74.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,745 | 24.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 794 | 21.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,924 | 78.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 812 | 21.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,130 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 20 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 387 | 1935.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 387 | 1935.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 387 | 1935.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 185.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 30.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 20.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 225 | 1125.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 3 | 15.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38237 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,652 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,248 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 404 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 197 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 89 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 96 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38237 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,007 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,385 | 89.6% | 89.4% |
Martin, TN38237