ZIP Code 38242 — Paris, TN
38242 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 38242 at a glance
| ZIP code | 38242 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Paris |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Henry FIPS 47079 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 19,293 |
| Coordinates | 36.307600, -88.332440 |
How ZIP+4 works in 38242
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 38242. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 38242 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 38242.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38231 | Henry, TN | 8.3 mi |
| 38251 | Puryear, TN | 9.6 mi |
| 38236 | Mansfield, TN | 9.8 mi |
| 38224 | Cottage Grove, TN | 10.4 mi |
| 38256 | Springville, TN | 11.5 mi |
| 38222 | Buchanan, TN | 13.4 mi |
| 38342 | Hollow Rock, TN | 14 mi |
| 42049 | Hazel, KY | 14.6 mi |
| 38229 | Gleason, TN | 16.5 mi |
| 38241 | Palmersville, TN | 16.6 mi |
| 38201 | Mckenzie, TN | 16.8 mi |
| 38221 | Big Sandy, TN | 17 mi |
Questions about 38242
What is the ZIP+4 code for 38242?
38242 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 38242, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 38242?
38242 is assigned to Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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