City

Camden, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Tennessee

👥10,470Population
💰$57,679Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$124,600Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black2.0%
Asian1.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,881 (43.9%)
Some College1,319 (20.1%)
Associates778 (11.8%)
Bachelors504 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree990 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College20.1%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,679 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$124,600 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units4,983
Vacant Units620

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Camden, TN

Camden is a city in Tennessee, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,470 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Camden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,679 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Camden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Camden is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38320 10,470 $57,679 $124,600 $816 3.9% 22.8% 73.2%