City

Lexington, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  Tennessee

👥17,958Population
💰$53,573Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$159,000Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 9.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Black9.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma115 (1%)
HS Graduate4,786 (42.3%)
Some College2,125 (18.8%)
Associates1,579 (14%)
Bachelors1,014 (9%)
Graduate Degree1,684 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College18.8%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,573 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$159,000 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units7,909
Vacant Units998

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Lexington, TN

Lexington is a city in Tennessee, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,958 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Lexington is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,573 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lexington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $809 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lexington is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38351 17,958 $53,573 $159,000 $809 8.8% 23.9% 67.3%