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Puryear, TN
City in Henry County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38251.
Population
736
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
777
ZIP codes
1
Puryear and its ZIP codes
Puryear at a glance
- Puryear is about 4.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,500 a year, 15% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (56% below Tennessee) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Puryear, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Puryear, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,500
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (67), German Americans (44), Swedish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Puryear.
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
$3.2M
121 loans, 432 jobs reported
How people get to work
Puryear, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Puryear, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Puryear, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Puryear
1 in or overlapping Puryear. Population shown
Cities near Puryear
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel, KYCity | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitlockCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BuchananCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Cottage GroveTown | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ParisCity | 10 mi | 12.9 |
| Murray, KYCity | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| PalmersvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| HenryTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Farmington, KYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Big SandyTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Dexter, KYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Sedalia, KYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| DukedomCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| GleasonTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| Hardin, KYCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| McKenzieCity | 23 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Puryear, TN in?
- Puryear is in Henry County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Puryear, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Puryear include 38251.
- What is the population of Puryear, TN?
- About 736 people live in Puryear, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Puryear?
- Nearby places include Hazel, KY (4.1 mi), Whitlock (5.3 mi), Buchanan (7.4 mi), Cottage Grove (9.2 mi), Paris (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023