City

Humboldt, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Gibson County  ·  Tennessee

👥15,672Population
💰$53,430Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$164,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 23.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic5.5%
Black23.1%
Asian0.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,922 (39.8%)
Some College1,571 (16%)
Associates1,422 (14.4%)
Bachelors628 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree2,216 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,430 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$164,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units7,173
Vacant Units716

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Humboldt, TN

Humboldt is a city in Tennessee, located in Gibson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,672 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Humboldt is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,430 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Humboldt is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Humboldt is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Humboldt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38343 15,672 $53,430 $164,200 $768 6.4% 28.9% 63.5%