City

Gatlinburg, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Sevier County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,269Population
💰$63,133Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$275,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 3.2%Asian: 2.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic12.1%
Black3.2%
Asian2.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.1%)
HS Graduate881 (25.9%)
Some College429 (12.6%)
Associates759 (22.3%)
Bachelors201 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree1,095 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College12.6%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,133 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$275,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units7,075
Vacant Units5,145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Gatlinburg, TN

Gatlinburg is a city in Tennessee, located in Sevier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,269 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Gatlinburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,133 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gatlinburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gatlinburg is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gatlinburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37738 5,269 $63,133 $275,000 $1,090 3.3% 38.1% 68.8%