City

Bruceton, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,554Population
💰$42,167Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$113,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 4.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.6%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black4.4%
Asian1.3%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.8%)
HS Graduate746 (43.2%)
Some College363 (21%)
Associates209 (12.1%)
Bachelors136 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree260 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 21%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College21.0%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,167 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$113,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$669/mo
Total Housing Units1,481
Vacant Units293

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Bruceton, TN

Bruceton is a city in Tennessee, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,554 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Bruceton is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,167 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bruceton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $669 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bruceton is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bruceton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38317 2,554 $42,167 $113,800 $669 3.9% 22.9% 79.5%