City

Charleston, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Bradley County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,824Population
💰$76,401Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$223,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 4.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Black4.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate970 (37%)
Some College330 (12.6%)
Associates448 (17.1%)
Bachelors579 (22.1%)
Graduate Degree284 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 22.1%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College12.6%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors22.1%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,401 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$223,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units1,736
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Charleston, TN

Charleston is a city in Tennessee, located in Bradley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,824 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Charleston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,401 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Charleston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charleston is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charleston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37310 3,824 $76,401 $223,000 $848 2.1% 33.0% 79.7%