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Darden, TN
Census-designated place in Henderson County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38328.
Population
582
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
69
ZIP codes
1
Darden and its ZIP codes
Darden at a glance
- Darden is 60% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Darden, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Darden, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
7.0%
Homeownership
96.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (121), Irish Americans (79), German Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Darden.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,373
8,197 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,917
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $6,191 per person
How people get to work
Darden, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Darden, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Darden, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Darden
1 in or overlapping Darden. Population shown
Cities near Darden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChesterfieldCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ParsonsCity | 5.8 mi | 4 |
| DecaturvilleTown | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| LexingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 11.8 |
| Scotts HillTown | 9.1 mi | 3.7 |
| WildersvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Parker's CrossroadsCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| SardisTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| YumaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| HolladayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| ClarksburgTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| SaltilloTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| LurayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| MilledgevilleTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Jacks CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darden, TN in?
- Darden is in Henderson County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Darden, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Darden include 38328.
- What is the population of Darden, TN?
- About 582 people live in Darden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darden?
- Nearby places include Chesterfield (2.4 mi), Parsons (5.8 mi), Decaturville (7.3 mi), Lexington (8.8 mi), Scotts Hill (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023