City

Hampton, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Carter County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,637Population
💰$36,853Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$116,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,019 (39.4%)
Some College404 (15.6%)
Associates343 (13.2%)
Bachelors373 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree407 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College15.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,853 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$116,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$609/mo
Total Housing Units1,839
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Hampton, TN

Hampton is a city in Tennessee, located in Carter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,637 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Hampton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,853 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hampton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $609 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hampton is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hampton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37658 3,637 $36,853 $116,100 $609 10.1% 30.1% 78.6%