City

Brighton, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Tipton County  ·  Tennessee

👥9,493Population
💰$71,029Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$203,800Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 9.4%Other: 3%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic4.8%
Black9.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma108 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,967 (33.5%)
Some College1,264 (21.5%)
Associates833 (14.2%)
Bachelors663 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,043 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College21.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,029 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,800 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$977/mo
Total Housing Units3,726
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
53%
About Brighton, TN

Brighton is a city in Tennessee, located in Tipton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,493 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Brighton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,029 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brighton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $977 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brighton is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brighton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38011 9,493 $71,029 $203,800 $977 2.6% 29.0% 78.4%