City

Gainesboro, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,586Population
💰$38,325Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$129,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,346 (54.4%)
Some College743 (17.2%)
Associates349 (8.1%)
Bachelors280 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree568 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 54.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad54.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,325 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$129,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$705/mo
Total Housing Units3,337
Vacant Units679

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Gainesboro, TN

Gainesboro is a city in Tennessee, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,586 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Gainesboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,325 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gainesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $705 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gainesboro is less-educated. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gainesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38562 6,586 $38,325 $129,600 $705 7.3% 19.7% 82.1%