Hilham
Census-designated place in Overton County, Tennessee
Hilham is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Overton County, Tennessee, with 338 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,093 ft (333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Livingston, 6.6 miles E.
- 338residents (2020 Census)
- 1,093 ftelevation · 333 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 96 / sq mipopulation density
- 38568ZIP code
About Hilham
Hilham is an unincorporated community in Overton County, Tennessee. The community is situated around the junction of Tennessee State Route 136 (which runs north-to-south) and Tennessee State Route 85 (which runs east-to-west). Although not a census-designated place, Hilham is part of a Zip Code Tabulation Area (38568) that covers most of rural northwest Overton County and part of northeast Jackson County. As of the 2000 census, the population of this entire area was less than 2000.
Hilham was established in 1797 by Dartmouth graduate Moses Fisk (1759-1840), who believed the site was the geographic center of the United States (at the time, the Mississippi River was still the nation's western boundary). Fisk platted Hilham so that roads radiated out from the center of the community to the north, south, east and west, believing that Hilham would eventually be the ultimate crossroads of the new nation. In 1806, Fisk established one of the first female academies in the southeast at Hilham.
The 11,000-acre (45 km2) Standing Stone State Park and Forest is located 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Hilham along State Route 136.
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Living in Hilham
- Median household income
- $75,938
- Median home value
- $328,900
- Median age
- 36.6
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Hilham had 338 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 338 |
|---|---|
| Density | 96 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hilham at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Overton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 338 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.53 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4100° N, 85.4421° W |
| ZIP code | 38568 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4734580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hilham
- Livingston6.6 mi E
- Dodson Branch8.3 mi SW
- Celina10.1 mi N
- Gainesboro11.9 mi W
- Algood14.5 mi S
- Cookeville18.6 mi S
- Byrdstown20.5 mi NE
- Baxter20.7 mi SW
- Monterey20.8 mi SE
- Red Boiling Springs24.0 mi W
- Tompkinsville, KY24.5 mi NW
- Gamaliel, KY25.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Hilham
What county is Hilham in?
Hilham is in Overton County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Hilham, TN?
338 people lived in Hilham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hilham, TN?
The ZIP code of Hilham is 38568.
What is the elevation of Hilham?
1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hilham?
Livingston (6.6 mi), Dodson Branch (8.3 mi), Celina (10.1 mi), Gainesboro (11.9 mi), Algood (14.5 mi).
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