County

Union County, TN

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Tennessee

👥17,138Population
💰$62,953Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$192,225Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma144 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,739 (45%)
Some College1,759 (16.7%)
Associates1,124 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,116 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,659 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College16.7%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,953 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$192,225 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units7,846
Vacant Units1,316

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Union County, TN

Union County is located in Tennessee and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,138 residents. With a median age of 41.78, it is a middle-aged county.

Union County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,953 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Union County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $192,225 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $818. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Union County are primarily White (95.63%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Union County, TN is a solidly middle-class area in Tennessee. The 3 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 Union County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
37779 Luttrell 3,443 $51,159 $160,500 $829 6.4% 15.8%
37807 Maynardville 11,476 $62,040 $185,100 $868 4.5% 28.5%
37866 Sharps Chapel 2,219 $85,978 $278,300 $544 3.0% 30.7%