City

Erin, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Houston County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,193Population
💰$54,396Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$170,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 4.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Black4.4%
Asian0.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,185 (36.1%)
Some College659 (20.1%)
Associates422 (12.9%)
Bachelors376 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree585 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College20.1%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,396 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$170,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units2,280
Vacant Units403

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Erin, TN

Erin is a city in Tennessee, located in Houston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,193 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Erin is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,396 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Erin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erin is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Erin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37061 5,193 $54,396 $170,000 $642 4.7% 29.3% 75.9%