City

Grimsley, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fentress County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,106Population
💰$51,458Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊15.9%Unemployment▲ 225% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.8% Female 55.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 17.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 0.5%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic17.1%
Asian2.5%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
7%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment15.9% ▲ 225% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (5.5%)
HS Graduate238 (37.3%)
Some College178 (27.9%)
Associates16 (2.5%)
Bachelors132 (20.7%)
Graduate Degree39 (6.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 27.9%Associates: 2.5%Bachelors: 20.7%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College27.9%
Associates2.5%
Bachelors20.7%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
43%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,458 ▼ 33% below avg
Total Housing Units458
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
40%
$75k–$100k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
62%
About Grimsley, TN

Grimsley is a city in Tennessee, located in Fentress County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,106 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Grimsley is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,458 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.9%, more than double the national average.

The population of Grimsley is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grimsley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38565 1,106 $51,458 15.9% 26.8% 95.6%