County

Macon County, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥21,250Population
💰$54,756Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$214,318Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic8.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,068 (48.8%)
Some College2,756 (22.2%)
Associates710 (5.7%)
Bachelors891 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,864 (15%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 48.8%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad48.8%
Some College22.2%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,756 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$214,317 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units9,211
Vacant Units1,419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Macon County, TN

Macon County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,250 residents. With a median age of 39.02, it is a middle-aged county.

Macon County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,756 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Macon County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $214,317 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $806. Homeownership rates are high at 72.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Macon County are primarily White (87.94%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Macon 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 Macon County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37083 Lafayette 16,887 $60,215 $231,400 $821 2.5% 22.8%
37150 Red Boiling Springs 4,363 $33,627 $148,200 $751 9.9% 19.5%

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