City

Alexandria, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,149Population
💰$51,902Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$230,500Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black4.8%
Asian0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.3%)
HS Graduate522 (41.7%)
Some College273 (21.8%)
Associates162 (12.9%)
Bachelors116 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree164 (13.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College21.8%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,902 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$230,500 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$676/mo
Total Housing Units1,014
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Alexandria, TN

Alexandria is a city in Tennessee, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,149 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Alexandria is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,902 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alexandria is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $676 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alexandria is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.18%).

Alexandria, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Alexandria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37012 2,149 $51,902 $230,500 $676 7.6% 22.4% 72.0%