City

Mountain City, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Tennessee

👥13,716Population
💰$53,908Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$175,100Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic3.4%
Black4.9%
Asian0.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma203 (2.4%)
HS Graduate3,080 (36.1%)
Some College1,883 (22.1%)
Associates1,238 (14.5%)
Bachelors784 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree1,350 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College22.1%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,908 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$175,100 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$628/mo
Total Housing Units5,870
Vacant Units846

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Mountain City, TN

Mountain City is a city in Tennessee, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,716 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Mountain City is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,908 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $628 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain City is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37683 13,716 $53,908 $175,100 $628 3.9% 25.0% 77.6%