Milan, TN: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Milan, TN is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Gibson County in the state of Tennessee. Our data estimates 7,612 residents, places it at 35.913°N, 88.755°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Milan, TN?

What is the population of Milan, TN?

Milan has an estimated population of 7,612. That makes it the 86th largest of the 427 places we list in Tennessee, and the 2nd largest of 9 places in Gibson County. The typical place in Tennessee has about 1,771 residents, so Milan is roughly 4.3 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Tennessee with a similar population include Harrison (8,121), South Cleveland (8,056), Ripley (8,045), Lexington (7,889), Pulaski (7,597). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Milan differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Milan?

Milan has about 852 people per square mile (329 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Tennessee, it is denser than about 76% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Milan use?

Milan uses one ZIP code: 38358. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Milan in?

Milan is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Huntingburg, IN, about 192 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Milan located in Tennessee?

Milan lies in the western part of Tennessee, at 35.913° north latitude and 88.755° west longitude. The state capital, Nashville, is about 112 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Caruthersville, MO, roughly 54 miles to the west, which shows how near Milan is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Memphis, TN, 89 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Milan, TN?

The closest listed place to Milan is Humboldt, TN, 10.3 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Milan in?

Milan is in Gibson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 47053. The county contains 9 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Humboldt (8,456), Medina (4,474), Trenton (4,180), Dyer (3,062), Rutherford (1,067). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Milan from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Milan is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 287 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,676 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Milan?

Yes. Our data lists 9 other places named Milan: Milan, MI (7,778), Milan, IL (4,991), Milan, NM (3,669), Milan, IN (1,848), Milan, MO (1,775), Milan, OH (1,334), Milan, GA (657), Milan, MN (354), and 1 more. When you search for Milan, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Milan in Gibson County, Tennessee.

Planning a move to Milan?

If you are weighing Milan, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.