City

Iron City, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,857Population
💰$71,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$135,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓17.8%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads17.8% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (2%)
HS Graduate787 (42.9%)
Some College326 (17.8%)
Associates359 (19.6%)
Bachelors114 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree213 (11.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College17.8%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.3%Renter: 3.8%Tenure
Owner96.3%
Renter3.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$135,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units1,165
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Iron City, TN

Iron City is a city in Tennessee, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,857 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Iron City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,000 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Iron City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iron City is less-educated. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iron City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38463 2,857 $71,000 $135,800 $597 3.5% 17.8% 96.3%