City

Brownsville, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Haywood County  ·  Tennessee

👥13,079Population
💰$41,485Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$129,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 58.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White34.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black58.6%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma68 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,843 (48.6%)
Some College1,443 (18.2%)
Associates922 (11.7%)
Bachelors493 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree1,142 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College18.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.8%Renter: 48.2%Tenure
Owner51.8%
Renter48.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,485 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$129,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units6,052
Vacant Units677

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Brownsville, TN

Brownsville is a city in Tennessee, located in Haywood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,079 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Brownsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,485 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Brownsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month.

The population of Brownsville is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brownsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38012 13,079 $41,485 $129,800 $727 7.3% 20.7% 51.8%