Pocahontas
Census-designated place in Hardeman County, Tennessee

Pocahontas is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hardeman County, Tennessee, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Essary Springs, 3.0 miles S.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 86 / sq mipopulation density
- 38061ZIP code
About Pocahontas
Pocahontas is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hardeman and McNairy counties, Tennessee, United States. It is eighty-three miles southeast of Memphis.
Pocahontas is a postal city with ZIP code 38061. Big Hill Pond State Park is nearby.
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Living in Pocahontas
- Median home value
- $116,700
- Median age
- 43.1
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Pocahontas had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 86 per sq mi (33 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pocahontas at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardeman County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.05 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0547° N, 88.8019° W |
| ZIP code | 38061 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4759640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pocahontas
- Essary Springs3.0 mi S
- Middleton5.3 mi W
- Chalybeate, MS9.3 mi SW
- Chewalla9.3 mi E
- Walnut, MS10.0 mi SW
- Ramer10.6 mi E
- Hornsby12.1 mi N
- Selmer14.2 mi NE
- Eastview14.3 mi E
- Guys15.3 mi E
- Kossuth, MS15.6 mi SE
- Saulsbury16.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas
What county is Pocahontas in?
Pocahontas is in Hardeman County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Pocahontas, TN?
176 people lived in Pocahontas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pocahontas, TN?
The ZIP code of Pocahontas is 38061.
What is the elevation of Pocahontas?
394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pocahontas?
Essary Springs (3.0 mi), Middleton (5.3 mi), Chalybeate (9.3 mi), Chewalla (9.3 mi), Walnut (10.0 mi).
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