County

Anderson County, TN

8 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥72,516Population
💰$65,792Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$230,864Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 3.6%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black3.6%
Asian1.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma461 (1%)
HS Graduate13,848 (29.1%)
Some College7,407 (15.5%)
Associates7,318 (15.4%)
Bachelors5,074 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree13,527 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College15.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,792 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$230,864 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$987/mo
Total Housing Units33,198
Vacant Units3,520

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Anderson County, TN

Anderson County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 72,516 residents. With a median age of 42.61, it is a middle-aged county.

Anderson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,791 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Anderson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $230,864 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $986. Homeownership rates are high at 71.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Anderson County are primarily White (86.51%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Anderson County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Anderson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37705 Andersonville 5,479 $77,853 $310,800 $1,280 2.4% 44.0%
37710 Briceville 1,136 $29,646 $82,500 $671 3.2% 17.7%
37716 Clinton 26,361 $61,250 $220,500 $887 5.4% 30.8%
37769 Lake City 5,673 $51,691 $192,600 $700 6.6% 20.1%
37828 Norris 1,348 $74,698 $307,000 $1,072 0.0% 63.0%
37830 Oak Ridge 32,519 $70,795 $234,500 $1,076 4.7% 48.9%