City

Lake City, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Anderson County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,673Population
💰$51,691Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$192,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma37 (1%)
HS Graduate1,756 (47.5%)
Some College569 (15.4%)
Associates588 (15.9%)
Bachelors274 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree469 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,691 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$192,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units2,855
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Lake City, TN

Lake City is a city in Tennessee, located in Anderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,673 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Lake City is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,691 is below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lake City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake City is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37769 5,673 $51,691 $192,600 $700 6.6% 20.1% 72.2%