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Hickman, Tennessee
US Post Office in Hickman, Tennessee
US Post Office in Hickman, Tennessee
Hickman, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Hickman, Tennessee
Hickman, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Hickman, Tennessee is located in the United States
Hickman, Tennessee
Hickman, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Smith
Area
 • Total 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2)
 • Land 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
505 ft (154 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 224
 • Density 147.08/sq mi (56.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38567
Area code(s) 615
GNIS feature ID 1293729

Hickman is a small place in Smith County, Tennessee, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government. Hickman has its own ZIP code, which is 38567.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and police. This is different from a city, which has its own local rules and leaders.

People and Population

In 2020, a count of the people living in Hickman was done. This count is called a census. The 2020 census showed that 224 people lived in Hickman. This makes it a very small community. The number of people living in an area is called its population.

Where is Hickman Located?

Hickman is in the state of Tennessee. It is part of Smith County. The community is located at an elevation of about 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's not at sea level either. The total area of Hickman is about 1.52 square miles (3.94 square kilometers). This is a small area, showing it's a close-knit community.

Hickman Tennessee Post Office 09192020
The US Post Office in Hickman, Tennessee.
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