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Bolivar, TN
City in Hardeman County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38008.
Population
5,144
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
634
ZIP codes
1
Bolivar and its ZIP codes
Bolivar at a glance
- Bolivar is about 3.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,028 a year, 44% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 (48% below Tennessee) and median rent is $808 a month.
Local data for Bolivar, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bolivar, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,028
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$808/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (239), Mexican Americans (145), German Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardeman County. PPP loans are for Bolivar.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,425
6,396 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$189M
FY 2026, $7,433 per person
PPP loans
$12.6M
484 loans, 1,488 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bolivar, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bolivar, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bolivar, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bolivar
1 in or overlapping Bolivar. Population shown
Cities near Bolivar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TooneTown | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| HornsbyTown | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Hickory ValleyTown | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitevilleTown | 9.9 mi | 2.6 |
| SilertonTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MiddletonCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| SaulsburyTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| MedonCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| PocahontasCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Grand JunctionCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Essary SpringsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| La GrangeTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| DancyvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Walnut, MSTown | 21 mi | 5.4 |
| Bethel SpringsTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bolivar, TN in?
- Bolivar is in Hardeman County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Bolivar, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bolivar include 38008.
- What is the population of Bolivar, TN?
- About 5,144 people live in Bolivar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bolivar?
- Nearby places include Toone (7.7 mi), Hornsby (9.4 mi), Hickory Valley (9.8 mi), Whiteville (9.9 mi), Silerton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023