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Gibson, TN
Town in Gibson County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38338.
Population
479
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
784
ZIP codes
1
Gibson and its ZIP codes
Gibson at a glance
- Gibson is about 4.6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Gibson, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gibson County. PPP loans are for Gibson.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,266
16,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$409M
FY 2026, $8,102 per person
PPP loans
$211K
5 loans, 22 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Gibson, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
558
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
114
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gibson, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Gibson
1 in or overlapping Gibson. Population shown
Cities near Gibson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MedinaCity | 4.8 mi | 4.1 |
| HumboldtCity | 5 mi | 10.4 |
| MilanCity | 5.2 mi | 9 |
| Three WayCity | 7.4 mi | 4.5 |
| TrentonCity | 8.7 mi | 8 |
| GadsdenTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| LaviniaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| AtwoodTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BradfordTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| JacksonCity | 16 mi | 58.7 |
| TrezevantTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| DyerCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| AlamoTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| McLemoresvilleTown | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| BellsCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| RutherfordTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gibson, TN in?
- Gibson is in Gibson County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Gibson, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gibson include 38338.
- What is the population of Gibson, TN?
- About 479 people live in Gibson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gibson?
- Nearby places include Medina (4.8 mi), Humboldt (5 mi), Milan (5.2 mi), Three Way (7.4 mi), Trenton (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023