City

Jonesborough, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Tennessee

👥29,247Population
💰$69,765Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$241,700Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.2%
Asian1.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (0.4%)
HS Graduate6,672 (33.5%)
Some College2,583 (13%)
Associates2,919 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,784 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree5,909 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 13%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College13.0%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,765 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$241,700 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,034/mo
Total Housing Units12,798
Vacant Units960

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Jonesborough, TN

Jonesborough is a city in Tennessee, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,247 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Jonesborough is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,765 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jonesborough is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,034 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jonesborough is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jonesborough
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37659 29,247 $69,765 $241,700 $1,034 3.7% 38.6% 80.1%