City

Kelso, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Tennessee

👥876Population
💰$45,882Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$278,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
4%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
46%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (5.2%)
HS Graduate266 (49.3%)
Some College30 (5.6%)
Associates46 (8.5%)
Bachelors89 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree81 (15%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad49.3%
Some College5.6%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,882 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$278,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units512
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Kelso, TN

Kelso is a city in Tennessee, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 876 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Kelso is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,882 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Kelso is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kelso is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kelso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37348 876 $45,882 $278,500 0.0% 31.5% 82.5%