City

Bluff City, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sullivan County  ·  Tennessee

👥13,208Population
💰$58,413Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$174,000Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black2.0%
Asian0.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,087 (36%)
Some College1,407 (16.4%)
Associates1,393 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,064 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,539 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College16.4%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,413 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$174,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units6,250
Vacant Units756

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Bluff City, TN

Bluff City is a city in Tennessee, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,208 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Bluff City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,413 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bluff City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bluff City is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bluff City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37618 13,208 $58,413 $174,000 $880 8.0% 30.3% 78.5%