City

Elizabethton, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Carter County  ·  Tennessee

👥33,690Population
💰$50,455Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$156,200Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.5%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma176 (0.8%)
HS Graduate8,282 (36.6%)
Some College3,582 (15.8%)
Associates3,338 (14.8%)
Bachelors2,229 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree5,015 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College15.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,455 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$156,200 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$733/mo
Total Housing Units16,344
Vacant Units1,909

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Elizabethton, TN

Elizabethton is a city in Tennessee, located in Carter County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 33,690 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Elizabethton is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,455 is below the national average. Approximately 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elizabethton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $733 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elizabethton is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.93%).

Elizabethton, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elizabethton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37643 33,690 $50,455 $156,200 $733 5.6% 32.0% 73.5%