City

Gates, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lauderdale County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,556Population
💰$45,948Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$89,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 27.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White66.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Black27.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty31.1% ▲ 211% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate401 (47.3%)
Some College109 (12.9%)
Associates145 (17.1%)
Bachelors65 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree125 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College12.9%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner66.0%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,948 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$89,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$595/mo
Total Housing Units746
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
52%
About Gates, TN

Gates is a city in Tennessee, located in Lauderdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,556 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Gates is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,948 is below the national average. Approximately 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gates is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $595 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gates is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gates
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38037 1,556 $45,948 $89,000 $595 10.3% 22.4% 66.0%