City

Helenwood, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,980Population
💰$46,563Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$111,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊16.9%Unemployment▲ 245% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 2.5%Other: 0.4%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.7%
Asian2.5%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment16.9% ▲ 245% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.7%)
HS Graduate588 (38.1%)
Some College315 (20.4%)
Associates354 (22.9%)
Bachelors92 (6%)
Graduate Degree169 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College20.4%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,563 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$111,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$946/mo
Total Housing Units1,317
Vacant Units172

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Helenwood, TN

Helenwood is a city in Tennessee, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,980 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Helenwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,563 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Helenwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $946 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Helenwood is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Helenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37755 2,980 $46,563 $111,300 $946 16.9% 16.9% 70.7%