County

Overton County, TN

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥18,299Population
💰$42,878Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$165,911Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.2%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma109 (0.9%)
HS Graduate5,770 (48.6%)
Some College1,742 (14.7%)
Associates1,795 (15.1%)
Bachelors693 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,761 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College14.7%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,878 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$165,910 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$840/mo
Total Housing Units8,908
Vacant Units1,359

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Overton County, TN

Overton County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,299 residents. With a median age of 47.06, it is a mature county.

Overton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $42,877 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Overton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,910 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $839. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Overton County are primarily White (94.48%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Overton County, TN is a working-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 Codes in Overton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38541 Allons 1,584 $37,321 $200,400 $1,020 3.2% 15.2%
38543 Alpine 321 $60,972 $186,000 7.3% 28.7%
38554 Crawford 751 $35,250 $135,000 1.1% 23.4%
38568 Hilham 1,989 $56,250 $188,500 4.4% 10.8%
38570 Livingston 10,020 $37,652 $155,100 $792 3.5% 20.8%
38573 Monroe 2,006 $46,818 $147,400 $832 1.9% 26.9%
38580 Rickman 1,628 $59,207 $204,400 $966 3.1% 28.7%