Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 184 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,622 (43.1%) |
| Some College | 3,077 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 2,806 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,063 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,597 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,875 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,421 ▼ 22% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $786/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,075 |
| Vacant Units | 1,401 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lincoln County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 35,819 residents. With a median age of 42.17, it is a middle-aged county.
Lincoln County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,875 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Lincoln County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $218,421 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $785. Homeownership rates are high at 76.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (85.58%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Lincoln 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37334 | Fayetteville | 24,168 | $62,262 | $207,800 | $790 | 4.9% | 29.3% |
| 37335 | Flintville | 2,616 | $64,425 | $209,100 | $662 | 2.1% | 25.1% |
| 37348 | Kelso | 876 | $45,882 | $278,500 | — | 0.0% | 31.5% |
| 37359 | Mulberry | 1,044 | $75,357 | $234,100 | $928 | 5.0% | 37.9% |
| 37144 | Petersburg | 2,941 | $66,016 | $212,000 | $890 | 2.3% | 29.8% |
| 38488 | Taft | 1,931 | $64,630 | $244,400 | $635 | 2.7% | 33.6% |