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Milan, TN
City in Gibson County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38358.
Population
8,244
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
921
ZIP codes
1
Milan and its ZIP codes
Milan at a glance
- Milan is about 5.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 78th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $43,886 a year, 37% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,100 (50% below Tennessee) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Milan, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milan, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,886
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$144,100
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (721), German Americans (486), Scottish Americans (191).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gibson County. PPP loans are for Milan.
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
$21M
443 loans, 2,707 jobs reported
How people get to work
Milan, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milan, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milan, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Milan
1 in or overlapping Milan. Population shown
Cities near Milan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GibsonTown | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| MedinaCity | 6.4 mi | 4.1 |
| AtwoodTown | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| LaviniaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| HumboldtCity | 10 mi | 10.4 |
| TrezevantTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Three WayCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| TrentonCity | 11 mi | 8 |
| McLemoresvilleTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| BradfordTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| GadsdenTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| DyerCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| GreenfieldCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 58.7 |
| RutherfordTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| HuntingdonTown | 20 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milan, TN in?
- Milan is in Gibson County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Milan, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milan include 38358.
- What is the population of Milan, TN?
- About 8,244 people live in Milan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milan?
- Nearby places include Gibson (5.2 mi), Medina (6.4 mi), Atwood (7.2 mi), Lavinia (7.3 mi), Humboldt (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023