Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 11% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 377 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,472 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 5,945 (18.7%) |
| Associates | 4,546 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,108 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,287 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,866 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,939 ▼ 32% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $807/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 22,662 |
| Vacant Units | 2,476 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
McMinn County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 50,161 residents. With a median age of 43.42, it is a middle-aged county.
McMinn County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,865 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.
Housing in McMinn County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $188,939 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $806. Homeownership rates are high at 74.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of McMinn County are primarily White (86.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
McMinn County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37303 | Athens | 25,226 | $60,874 | $196,800 | $815 | 4.6% | 33.5% |
| 37309 | Calhoun | 2,054 | $63,245 | $159,000 | $904 | 8.2% | 21.2% |
| 37329 | Englewood | 6,491 | $64,900 | $161,800 | $763 | 6.0% | 25.7% |
| 37331 | Etowah | 7,653 | $56,484 | $171,000 | $837 | 11.5% | 30.6% |
| 37826 | Niota | 3,493 | $63,922 | $210,900 | $835 | 1.9% | 26.6% |
| 37370 | Riceville | 5,244 | $49,694 | $208,000 | $721 | 1.2% | 20.3% |