Piperton, Tennessee

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Piperton is a small city in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was incorporated in 1974 and covers about 27.3 square miles, mostly land, sitting around 360 feet above sea level. The population was 2,263 in 2020, with 807 households and 652 families. The city’s area grew a lot between 2000 and 2010, increasing from 9.8 square miles to 27.3 square miles.

Piperton is in the southwest corner of Fayette County. It borders Collierville to the west, Rossville to the east, and Marshall County, Mississippi to the south. Coordinates are about 35.045°N, -89.623°W. The ZIP code is 38017 (shared with Collierville) and the area code is 901. The motto is "A better community built on small town values."

In 2007, USA Today cited Piperton as one of the worst cities for speeding tickets (per the National Motorist Association).

Quick facts:
- Location: Southwest Fayette County, Tennessee
- Elevation: ~360 feet
- Area: 27.3 sq mi (mostly land)
- Population (2020): 2,263; 807 households; 652 families
- Racial makeup (2000): about 86% White, 12.6% African American
- Median income (2000): household $49,583; family $62,500; per capita $28,435
- Median age (2000): 53 years