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Henry County, TN

6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Henry County, Tennessee.

Population

32,412

Land area

562sq mi

People per sq mi

58

ZIP codes

7

Cities and towns in Henry County

Full map

Henry County at a glance

  • Henry County is 66% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $50,613 a year, 27% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,200 (44% below Tennessee) and median rent is $761 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Paris (10,338), Puryear (736) and Henry (534).

Local data for Henry County, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Henry County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,613

Poverty rate

18.3%

Median home value

$160,200

Prices +7.2% in a year

Median rent

$761/mo

Homeownership

73.5%

Bachelor's or higher

19.1%

Median age

45.8

Average commute

21.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,891), German Americans (2,452), Scottish Americans (748).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,534

11,900 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,360

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$329M

FY 2026, $10,207 per person

PPP loans

$61.5M

1,097 loans, 7,701 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$140K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Henry County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.2%
  • Carpooled5.9%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
  • Worked from home7.2%

Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Henry County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

521

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

97

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 27°F

55.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Henry County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

21.0%

U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Henry County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Henry County, TN?
Paris is the largest city or town in Henry County, with about 10,338 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Henry County?
Henry County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38222, 38224, 38231, 38236, 38242.
What is the population of Henry County, TN?
About 32,412 people live in Henry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Henry County?
Henry County borders Calloway County, KY, Graves County, KY, Weakley County, Carroll County, Benton County, Stewart County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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