City

Etowah, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  McMinn County  ·  Tennessee

👥7,653Population
💰$56,484Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$171,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 135% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 7.2%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black6.0%
Asian0.7%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 135% above avg
No HS Diploma69 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,925 (39%)
Some College935 (19%)
Associates493 (10%)
Bachelors479 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree1,029 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 19%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College19.0%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,484 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$171,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units3,721
Vacant Units736

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Etowah, TN

Etowah is a city in Tennessee, located in McMinn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,653 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Etowah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,484 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Etowah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Etowah is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Etowah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37331 7,653 $56,484 $171,000 $837 11.5% 30.6% 77.2%