38242 ZIP Code
Paris, Tennessee
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 38242 |
| City/Town: | Paris |
| County: | Henry |
| State: | Tennessee |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,575 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,459 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,636 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,387 |
| Median Home Value: | $148,500 |
| Land Area: | 175.5 sq miles
454.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3069, -88.3375 |
Population Information (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,575 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,136 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,439 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 815 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,149 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,244 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,083 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,140 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,208 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,368 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,410 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,298 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,331 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,447 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,519 | 7.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 563 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $148,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $737 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,387 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,888 | 84.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,499 | 16.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,523 | 70.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,365 | 30.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,144 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 885 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,050 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,349 | 44.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,305 | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 676 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,849 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,030 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (38242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,459 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,928 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,807 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,636 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,265 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,042 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 196 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,841 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,432 | 80.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 988 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 622 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,558 | 84.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,023 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 69 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 819 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 356 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 456 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 242 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 75 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 90 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (38242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 471 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 443 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,067 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,057 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,251 | 15.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,309 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 833 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 765 | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 380 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 312 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (38242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,609 | 82.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 419 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 55 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 22 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 487 | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 276 | 3.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (38242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 80 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 594 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,232 | 15.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 198 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,036 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 486 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 260 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 496 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 542 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,635 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 844 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 363 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 276 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.4% | 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 (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,076 | 87.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,880 | 55.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,130 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,117 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (38242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,130 | 65.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,533 | 44.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,159 | 27.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 633 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 116 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,263 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (38242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,191 | 66.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 225 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 485 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 173 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 237 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 174 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 239 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,646 | 17.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (38242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 512 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,153 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,220 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,326 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,607 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,393 | 14.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 667 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 380 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,103 | 11.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (38242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 121 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 760 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,561 | 27.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,577 | 48.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 944 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 424 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (38242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,403 | 43.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 170 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,276 | 54.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 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: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (38242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 569 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,687 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,591 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,041 | 25.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (38242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 686 | 12.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,136 | 20.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 977 | 17.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 970 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 793 | 14.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 606 | 11.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 274 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 81 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (38242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,143 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $402 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $737 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,888 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,620 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,043 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,372 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,558 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,005 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,989 | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (38242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,684 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,328 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,041 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 301 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 984 | 12.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,772 | 23.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (38242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,968 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 144 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 368 | 9.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,601 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,081 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 774 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,611 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,477 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,193 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,514 | 23.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,079 | 46.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,101 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (38242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,174 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,324 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,406 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 915 | 39.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 570 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (38242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,321 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 189 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 254 | 134.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 254 | 134.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 254 | 134.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 10.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 123 | 65.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 48 | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 13.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (38242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,760 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,091 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 669 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 225 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 345 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (38242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,888 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,166 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Paris, TN38242