County

McMinn County, TN

7 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥50,161Population
💰$59,866Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$188,940Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 5%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic4.4%
Black3.3%
Asian0.9%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma377 (1.2%)
HS Graduate11,472 (36.1%)
Some College5,945 (18.7%)
Associates4,546 (14.3%)
Bachelors3,108 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree6,287 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College18.7%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,866 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$188,939 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units22,662
Vacant Units2,476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About McMinn County, TN

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 Codes in McMinn County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%