ZIP Code 38221 Demographics

Benton County, Tennessee  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 38221 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,042

↓ 80.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,208

↑ +5.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$104,300

↓ 6.9% vs county

Median Age

53.6 yrs

↓ +11.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

12.9%

↓ +100.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 38221 compares to Benton County and Tennessee overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 38221 $50k Benton $48k Tennessee $64k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 38221 $104k Benton $112k Tennessee $232k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$645

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 38221 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$104,300
Down Payment (20%)$20,860
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$661P&I: $527 | Tax: $104 | Ins: $30
Rent (Local Median)
$645
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $16/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 38221, sorted by distance.

38256 6.8 mi away henry county 37175 9.6 mi away houston county 38222 15.6 mi away henry county 42076 21.9 mi away calloway county 38251 22.6 mi away henry county 42049 24.8 mi away calloway county 38224 27.0 mi away henry county 38241 33.0 mi away weakley county

About Benton County

Benton County is located in Tennessee and has a total population of 15,933. The county's median household income is $47,737 and median home value is $112,000. ZIP code 38221 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Benton County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.