County

McNairy County, TN

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥28,850Population
💰$50,392Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$150,065Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 5%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black5.0%
Asian1.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma306 (1.7%)
HS Graduate8,287 (45.6%)
Some College2,975 (16.4%)
Associates2,558 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,693 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree2,348 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,392 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$150,065 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units13,583
Vacant Units2,637

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About McNairy County, TN

McNairy County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,850 residents. With a median age of 42.36, it is a middle-aged county.

McNairy County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,391 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 17.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in McNairy County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $150,065 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $746. Homeownership rates are high at 80.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of McNairy County are primarily White (89.67%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

McNairy County, TN is a working-class area in Tennessee. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in McNairy County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38310 Adamsville 6,410 $45,191 $165,800 $710 7.1% 22.8%
38315 Bethel Springs 3,929 $47,458 $129,400 $756 4.8% 17.3%
38334 Finger 1,708 $68,380 $130,300 $656 6.0% 20.5%
38339 Guys 464 $63,125 $120,700 $780 0.0% 39.4%
38357 Michie 3,382 $53,375 $166,100 $782 9.2% 20.8%
38367 Ramer 2,668 $55,938 $156,600 $950 4.4% 24.0%
38375 Selmer 8,398 $50,108 $143,500 $677 2.7% 23.8%
38379 Stantonville 1,585 $41,389 $169,300 $908 4.7% 22.5%