County

Marion County, TN

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥27,305Population
💰$55,928Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$165,938Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black3.0%
Asian0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma182 (1.1%)
HS Graduate6,872 (40.9%)
Some College2,722 (16.2%)
Associates2,669 (15.9%)
Bachelors1,527 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree2,814 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College16.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,928 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$165,938 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units12,685
Vacant Units1,909

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Marion County, TN

Marion County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,305 residents. With a median age of 42.95, it is a middle-aged county.

Marion County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,927 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Marion County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,938 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $806. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Marion County are primarily White (90.22%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Marion County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 6 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 Marion County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37347 Jasper 8,555 $57,854 $141,600 $798 6.0% 31.0%
37374 Sequatchie 1,832 $57,740 $239,600 $722 11.9% 28.2%
37380 South Pittsburg 6,604 $53,160 $185,000 $921 10.7% 22.0%
37397 Whitwell 10,044 $55,776 $160,700 $754 5.5% 24.3%

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