City

Jefferson City, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Tennessee

👥14,020Population
💰$61,626Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$233,900Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.6%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White87.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Black2.2%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma187 (2.2%)
HS Graduate2,741 (32.4%)
Some College1,093 (12.9%)
Associates730 (8.6%)
Bachelors1,120 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree2,588 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.1%Renter: 39.9%Tenure
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,626 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$233,900 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units5,798
Vacant Units532

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Jefferson City, TN

Jefferson City is a city in Tennessee, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,020 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Jefferson City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,626 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson City is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37760 14,020 $61,626 $233,900 $844 6.0% 43.8% 60.1%