City

Ducktown, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Tennessee

👥423Population
🎂57.5Median Age
🏠$105,400Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊15.3%Unemployment▲ 213% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.2% Female 59.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 5.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Black5.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
2%
18–24
5%
25–44
8%
45–64
54%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.61
Below Poverty30.3% ▲ 203% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment15.3% ▲ 213% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.6%)
HS Graduate100 (31.7%)
Some College51 (16.2%)
Associates48 (15.2%)
Bachelors94 (29.8%)
Graduate Degree17 (5.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 29.8%Graduate: 5.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College16.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors29.8%
Graduate5.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.5%Renter: 52.5%Tenure
Owner47.5%
Renter52.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median Home Value$105,400 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Rent$527/mo
Total Housing Units269
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
61%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Ducktown, TN

Ducktown is a city in Tennessee, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 423 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.5 years.

The real estate market in Ducktown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $527 per month.

The population of Ducktown is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ducktown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.