City

Erwin, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Unicoi County  ·  Tennessee

👥13,109Population
💰$49,671Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$156,000Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.5%Other: 0.8%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.5%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,738 (33.2%)
Some College1,672 (20.3%)
Associates1,540 (18.7%)
Bachelors748 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,525 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College20.3%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,671 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$156,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units6,352
Vacant Units809

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Erwin, TN

Erwin is a city in Tennessee, located in Unicoi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,109 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Erwin is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,671 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Erwin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erwin is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Erwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37650 13,109 $49,671 $156,000 $636 4.7% 27.6% 74.2%