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Weakley County, TN
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Weakley County, Tennessee.
Population
33,016
Land area
580sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Weakley County
Weakley County at a glance
- Weakley County is 67% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,880 a year, 25% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,200 (47% below Tennessee) and median rent is $803 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Martin (10,915), Dresden (2,943) and Greenfield (2,264).
Local data for Weakley County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks13
- Post Offices8
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants84
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Weakley County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,880
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$151,200
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,580), German Americans (1,866), Mexican Americans (677).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,918
10,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $6,660 per person
PPP loans
$41.3M
881 loans, 4,770 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$85.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Weakley County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weakley County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
478
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weakley County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Weakley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Weakley County, TN?
- Martin is the largest city or town in Weakley County, with about 10,915 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Weakley County?
- Weakley County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38225, 38226, 38229, 38230, 38237.
- What is the population of Weakley County, TN?
- About 33,016 people live in Weakley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Weakley County?
- Weakley County borders Gibson County, Graves County, KY, Henry County, Obion County, Carroll County, Hickman County, KY.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023