City

Bulls Gap, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hawkins County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,682Population
💰$39,496Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$115,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,779 (52.4%)
Some College570 (16.8%)
Associates419 (12.3%)
Bachelors169 (5%)
Graduate Degree450 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 52.4%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad52.4%
Some College16.8%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,496 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$115,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units2,611
Vacant Units354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Bulls Gap, TN

Bulls Gap is a city in Tennessee, located in Hawkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,682 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Bulls Gap is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,496 is below the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bulls Gap is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bulls Gap is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bulls Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37711 5,682 $39,496 $115,500 $760 6.8% 18.2% 84.9%