County

Haywood County, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥15,660Population
💰$43,627Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$127,443Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.6%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 56.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White37.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Black56.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,734 (49.1%)
Some College1,677 (17.4%)
Associates1,165 (12.1%)
Bachelors584 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree1,401 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College17.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.2%Renter: 44.8%Tenure
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,627 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$127,443 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units7,482
Vacant Units945

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Haywood County, TN

Haywood County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,660 residents. With a median age of 45.06, it is a mature county.

Haywood County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,627 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 22.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Haywood County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $127,443 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $738.

The residents of Haywood County are majority Black (56.05%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Haywood County, TN is a working-class 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 Haywood County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38012 Brownsville 13,079 $41,485 $129,800 $727 7.3% 20.7%
38069 Stanton 2,581 $54,483 $115,500 $794 5.8% 20.2%

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