County

Hancock County, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥5,735Population
💰$33,641Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$122,916Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty30.0% ▲ 200% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,441 (43.4%)
Some College608 (18.3%)
Associates728 (21.9%)
Bachelors208 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree293 (8.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 21.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College18.3%
Associates21.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,641 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$122,916 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$578/mo
Total Housing Units2,857
Vacant Units658

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Hancock County, TN

Hancock County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,735 residents. With a median age of 39.28, it is a middle-aged county.

Hancock County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $33,641 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 30.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Hancock County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $122,916 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $578. Homeownership rates are high at 68.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hancock County are primarily White (95.97%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Hancock County, TN is a lower-income area in Tennessee. The 2 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 Hancock County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37765 Kyles Ford 537 $32,000 $95,000 — 14.0% 15.5%
37869 Sneedville 5,198 $33,811 $125,800 $578 7.0% 15.1%

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