City

Carthage, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Smith County  ·  Tennessee

👥7,889Population
💰$57,510Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$226,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.5%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.5%
Asian0.9%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,984 (38.6%)
Some College875 (17%)
Associates832 (16.2%)
Bachelors286 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree1,101 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 17%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College17.0%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,510 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$226,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units3,364
Vacant Units197

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Carthage, TN

Carthage is a city in Tennessee, located in Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,889 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Carthage is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,510 is below the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carthage is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carthage is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carthage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37030 7,889 $57,510 $226,000 $918 3.8% 27.0% 71.2%