City

Bell Buckle, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Bedford County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,171Population
💰$81,025Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$302,500Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 4.8%Asian: 3%Other: 1.4%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Black4.8%
Asian3.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1%)
HS Graduate910 (27.1%)
Some College709 (21.1%)
Associates479 (14.3%)
Bachelors228 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree1,001 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College21.1%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.8%Renter: 3.2%Tenure
Owner96.8%
Renter3.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,025 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$302,500 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,364/mo
Total Housing Units2,130
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
60%
About Bell Buckle, TN

Bell Buckle is a city in Tennessee, located in Bedford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,171 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Bell Buckle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,025 is near the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bell Buckle is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $302,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,364 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bell Buckle is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.87%).

Bell Buckle, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Bell Buckle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37020 5,171 $81,025 $302,500 $1,364 3.2% 36.6% 96.8%