ZIP Code 38393 in Chewalla, TN

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Chewalla, Tennessee
County:Mcnairy County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:15:55 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:731
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.0133, -88.6476
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38393 Chewalla, TN - Rural McNairy County Post Office

ZIP Code 38393, Chewalla

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMcnairy County, TN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points3 (1 homes)
PO Boxes2
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 38367
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone with just 2 PO Boxes, one of the smallest post offices in Tennessee.
  • General delivery service is available for those who don't have a PO Box.
  • The ZIP is a point location contained within ZIP 38367, without its own geographic boundary.
  • One rural carrier route serves the Chewalla area.
  • Wenasoga Road is the only named street, with the name likely having Native American origins.

Community Overview

Chewalla is a tiny community in McNairy County, Tennessee, along Wenasoga Road. The post office operates just 2 PO Boxes, making it one of the smallest postal operations in the state. This is a PO Box Only Zone, so there's no alternative mail delivery. Residents must pick up their mail at the post office.

Geographic Context

The ZIP doesn't have its own geographic territory. It's a point location contained within ZIP 38367. A single rural carrier route serves the area, and general delivery is available for those without a box. With no recorded Census population and no business establishments, Chewalla exists primarily as a postal address for the surrounding rural McNairy County area.

Local Character

The name Wenasoga (the only street in the ZIP) appears to have Native American origins, typical of place names throughout this part of Tennessee. Mail addressed to Chewalla 38393 reaches this small post office on the road of the same name.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Roads Native American Names

Single street with possible Native American name reflects the rural Tennessee character.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 38393 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:0Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 38393 is located in Mcnairy County, Tennessee, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Tennessee's 8th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 38393. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6850.53 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4714520Source: Census
Place Name:Chewalla CDP; TennesseeSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


38401 | | 38392

Schools in ZIP Code 38393


We could not locate which school district 38393 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ramer Elementary 4173 Hwy 57 West
Ramer, TN 38367
District: McNairy County School DistrictNearby
Mcnairy County Adult Learning Center 701 Industrial Park Rd
Selmer, TN 38375
District: McNairy County School DistrictNearby
Selmer Middle School 635 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
District: McNairy County School DistrictNearby
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 530 Mulberry Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
District: McNairy County School DistrictNearby
Selmer Elementary 533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
District: McNairy County School DistrictNearby
Gateway Christian Academy 2342 Refuge Rd
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sheltering Tree Ranch 3100 Hwy 226
Savannah, TN 38372
District: Private SchoolNearby
Savannah Christian Academy 3514 Cravens Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 38393


Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology 509 Cruise St
Corinth, MS 38834
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Crump 3070 Hwy. 64 West
Crump, TN 38327
Type: Post Secondary
Northeast Mississippi Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
Type: Post Secondary
Fosters Cosmetology College 1813 Hwy 15 N
Ripley, MS 38663-0066
Type: Post Secondary
Freed-Hardeman University 158 E Main St
Henderson, TN 38340-2399
Type: Post Secondary
Blue Mountain College 201 W Main St
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov