City

Linden, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,851Population
💰$51,076Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$107,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.9%Other: 6%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.9%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma107 (3%)
HS Graduate1,641 (46.3%)
Some College561 (15.8%)
Associates344 (9.7%)
Bachelors383 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree508 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College15.8%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,076 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$107,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units3,330
Vacant Units1,287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Linden, TN

Linden is a city in Tennessee, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,851 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Linden is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,076 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Linden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Linden is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Linden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37096 5,851 $51,076 $107,600 $732 5.5% 25.1% 73.5%