City

Cumberland Gap, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Claiborne County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,417Population
💰$34,694Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$144,800Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 3.7%Other: 4.3%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.1%
Asian3.7%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
18%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.1%)
HS Graduate350 (23.3%)
Some College231 (15.4%)
Associates203 (13.5%)
Bachelors121 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree580 (38.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College15.4%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.3%Renter: 45.7%Tenure
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,694 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$144,800 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units1,351
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Cumberland Gap, TN

Cumberland Gap is a city in Tennessee, located in Claiborne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,417 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Cumberland Gap is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,694 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cumberland Gap is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month.

The population of Cumberland Gap is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.04%).

Cumberland Gap, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Cumberland Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37724 2,417 $34,694 $144,800 $800 1.6% 46.7% 54.3%