City

Paris, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Tennessee

👥19,619Population
💰$44,833Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$157,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 10.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black10.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (0.6%)
HS Graduate5,740 (45.5%)
Some College1,625 (12.9%)
Associates1,727 (13.7%)
Bachelors744 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree2,710 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,833 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$157,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units9,390
Vacant Units1,485

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Paris, TN

Paris is a city in Tennessee, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,619 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Paris is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,833 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Paris is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paris is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.63%).

Paris, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Paris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38242 19,619 $44,833 $157,400 $759 1.9% 27.4% 69.1%