City

Buena Vista, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Tennessee

👥531Population
💰$89,712Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$127,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Black: 10.9%Race
White86.6%
Black10.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
44%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate122 (36%)
Some College84 (24.8%)
Associates39 (11.5%)
Bachelors13 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree81 (23.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 36%Some College: 24.8%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
HS Grad36.0%
Some College24.8%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,712 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$127,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units308
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
50%
About Buena Vista, TN

Buena Vista is a city in Tennessee, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 531 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Buena Vista is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,712 is above the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buena Vista is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buena Vista is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.63%).

Buena Vista, TN offers residents above-average earning potential within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Buena Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38318 531 $89,712 $127,100 $1,067 2.6% 27.7% 83.0%