County

Scott County, TN

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥20,839Population
💰$43,260Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$126,593Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma267 (2.2%)
HS Graduate6,155 (50%)
Some College1,844 (15%)
Associates1,736 (14.1%)
Bachelors957 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,343 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 50%Some College: 15%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad50.0%
Some College15.0%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,260 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$126,592 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units9,377
Vacant Units1,231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Scott County, TN

Scott County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,839 residents. With a median age of 40.21, it is a middle-aged county.

Scott County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,260 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Scott County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,592 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $721. Homeownership rates are high at 72.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Scott County are primarily White (96.47%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Scott County, TN is a working-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 Scott County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37755 Helenwood 2,980 $46,563 $111,300 $946 16.9% 16.9%
37756 Huntsville 2,980 $33,988 $96,300 $608 6.7% 14.1%
37841 Oneida 10,214 $47,928 $147,300 $763 5.1% 19.3%
37852 Robbins 2,915 $36,157 $109,400 $492 4.6% 19.3%
37892 Winfield 1,750 $38,011 $112,000 $668 7.4% 23.9%

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