City

Bells, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Crockett County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,375Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$161,300Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 12.7%Black: 11.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Black11.9%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.4%)
HS Graduate968 (31.6%)
Some College641 (20.9%)
Associates641 (20.9%)
Bachelors225 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree579 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College20.9%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$161,300 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units2,224
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Bells, TN

Bells is a city in Tennessee, located in Crockett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,375 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Bells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bells is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bells is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38006 5,375 $61,250 $161,300 $893 4.4% 26.2% 67.6%