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ZIP Code 38261
Union City, TN, Obion County
Population
16,385
Land area
176.9sq mi
People per sq mi
93
City
Union City
ZIP 38261 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 38261 at a glance
- ZIP 38261 (Union City) is 46% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,876, 20% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,400 (46% below Tennessee) and median rent is $761 a month.
Local data for ZIP 38261
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 38261, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,876
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$153,400
Prices +0.5% in a year
Median rent
$761/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
17.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
466
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
7,615
$306M annual payroll
PPP loans
$45.6M
663 loans
Campaign donations
$82K
12% D, 47% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 38261, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
130
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 38261, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 38261?
- ZIP code 38261 is in Union City, TN (Obion County).
- What county is ZIP code 38261 in?
- ZIP code 38261 is mostly in Obion County, Tennessee.
- How many people live in ZIP code 38261?
- About 16,385 people live in the 38261 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.