City

Bean Station, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grainger County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,248Population
💰$45,331Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$161,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 2.5%Other: 0.7%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black2.5%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,580 (39%)
Some College712 (17.6%)
Associates621 (15.3%)
Bachelors282 (7%)
Graduate Degree787 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College17.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,331 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$161,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units3,490
Vacant Units709

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Bean Station, TN

Bean Station is a city in Tennessee, located in Grainger County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,248 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Bean Station is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,331 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bean Station is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $621 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bean Station is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bean Station
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37708 6,248 $45,331 $161,800 $621 2.3% 26.4% 73.9%