38242 ZIP Code – Paris, Tennessee
38242 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Paris, Tennessee, part of Henry County with a population of approximately 19,575 residents. The median household income is $45,459 — below the Tennessee average and below the national average. At $148,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 67.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $737 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.7% is above the U.S. average. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.5, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 38231, 38251, 38236.
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ZIP 38242 vs. Tennessee vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 38242 | TN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $60k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $148k | $201k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $737 | $922 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 42.7 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.4% | 22.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38231 – Henry
- 38251 – Puryear
- 38236 – Mansfield
- 38224 – Cottage Grove
- 38256 – Springville
- 38222 – Buchanan
- 38342 – Hollow Rock
- 42049 – Hazel
- 38229 – Gleason
- 38241 – Palmersville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38231 | HENRY | 1,827 | $41,932 |
| 38251 | PURYEAR | 3,432 | $52,188 |
| 38236 | MANSFIELD | 774 | $68,793 |
| 38224 | COTTAGE GROVE | 860 | $55,714 |
| 38256 | SPRINGVILLE | 3,055 | $52,535 |