City

Bethel Springs, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  McNairy County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,929Population
💰$47,458Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$129,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓17.3%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 6.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic8.4%
Black6.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads17.3% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,331 (52%)
Some College453 (17.7%)
Associates295 (11.5%)
Bachelors199 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree243 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 52%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad52.0%
Some College17.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,458 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$129,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units1,776
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Bethel Springs, TN

Bethel Springs is a city in Tennessee, located in McNairy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,929 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Bethel Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,458 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bethel Springs is less-educated. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bethel Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38315 3,929 $47,458 $129,400 $756 4.8% 17.3% 84.8%