City

Dowelltown, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,593Population
💰$55,368Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$222,700Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊16.0%Unemployment▲ 228% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty32.0% ▲ 220% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment16.0% ▲ 228% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate419 (47.1%)
Some College95 (10.7%)
Associates129 (14.5%)
Bachelors36 (4%)
Graduate Degree207 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,368 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$222,700 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,010/mo
Total Housing Units671
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Dowelltown, TN

Dowelltown is a city in Tennessee, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,593 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Dowelltown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,368 is below the national average. Approximately 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dowelltown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,010 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dowelltown is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dowelltown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37059 1,593 $55,368 $222,700 $1,010 16.0% 27.3% 68.9%