City

Denmark, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,507Population
💰$74,145Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$97,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 80.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White16.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black80.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
38%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate428 (43.4%)
Some College82 (8.3%)
Associates231 (23.4%)
Bachelors173 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree65 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College8.3%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,145 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$97,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,188/mo
Total Housing Units582
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Denmark, TN

Denmark is a city in Tennessee, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,507 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Denmark is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,145 is near the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Denmark is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,188 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Denmark is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (80.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Denmark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38391 1,507 $74,145 $97,500 $1,188 5.5% 24.1% 80.2%