City

Moss, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Tennessee

👥987Population
💰$58,125Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$152,700Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.1% Female 56.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 13.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic13.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.7%)
HS Graduate306 (51.6%)
Some College82 (13.8%)
Associates29 (4.9%)
Bachelors49 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree117 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 4.9%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad51.6%
Some College13.8%
Associates4.9%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,125 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$152,700 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units433
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Moss, TN

Moss is a city in Tennessee, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 987 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Moss is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,125 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Moss is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moss is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moss
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38575 987 $58,125 $152,700 2.2% 28.0% 85.1%