City

Butler, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,343Population
💰$47,404Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$154,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate1,065 (45.6%)
Some College414 (17.7%)
Associates226 (9.7%)
Bachelors200 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree432 (18.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
HS Grad45.6%
Some College17.7%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,404 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$154,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$674/mo
Total Housing Units2,344
Vacant Units706

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Butler, TN

Butler is a city in Tennessee, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,343 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Butler is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,404 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Butler is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $674 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Butler is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Butler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37640 3,343 $47,404 $154,400 $674 5.3% 27.0% 84.3%