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Paris, TN

City in Henry County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38242.

Population

10,338

Land area

12.9sq mi

People per sq mi

801

ZIP codes

1

Paris and its ZIP codes

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Paris at a glance

  • Paris is about 4.7 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
  • It is the 64th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
  • Households here earn a median of $41,012 a year, 41% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 (43% below Tennessee) and median rent is $780 a month.

Local data for Paris, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Paris, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$41,012

Poverty rate

26.3%

Median home value

$163,600

Median rent

$780/mo

Homeownership

56.8%

Bachelor's or higher

21.1%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

16.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (787), German Americans (696), Scottish Americans (291).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Paris.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, +0.4 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

$48M

730 loans, 6,184 jobs reported

Henry County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone81.1%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
  • Worked from home6.1%

Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Paris, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

521

Countywide, mostly 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 zone7 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Paris, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

17.8%

U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts

Smoking

22.0%

U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.4%

U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts

ZIP codes in Paris

1 in or overlapping Paris. Population shown

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Cities near Paris

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WhitlockCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.8
HenryTown8.7 mi1.3
PuryearCity10 mi0.9
Cottage GroveTown11 mi0.2
BuchananCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
Big SandyTown13 mi0.6
Hazel, KYCity14 mi0.4
McKenzieCity16 mi6.4
PalmersvilleCensus-designated place17 mi2.9
GleasonTown17 mi2.2
Hollow RockTown18 mi1.7
BrucetonTown18 mi1.7
CamdenCity20 mi5.7
HuntingdonTown21 mi11.8
DresdenTown22 mi5.9
Murray, KYCity22 mi11.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Paris, TN in?
Paris is in Henry County, Tennessee.
What ZIP codes are in Paris, TN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Paris include 38242.
What is the population of Paris, TN?
About 10,338 people live in Paris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Paris?
Nearby places include Whitlock (5.9 mi), Henry (8.7 mi), Puryear (10 mi), Cottage Grove (11 mi), Buchanan (11 mi).

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