City

Baxter, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  Tennessee

👥7,413Population
💰$66,801Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$222,500Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic8.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma322 (7%)
HS Graduate1,733 (37.7%)
Some College955 (20.8%)
Associates623 (13.6%)
Bachelors229 (5%)
Graduate Degree732 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 7%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS7.0%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College20.8%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,801 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$222,500 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units3,327
Vacant Units496

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Baxter, TN

Baxter is a city in Tennessee, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,413 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Baxter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,801 is near the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Baxter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baxter is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baxter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38544 7,413 $66,801 $222,500 $904 6.9% 20.9% 78.8%