City

Newbern, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Dyer County  ·  Tennessee

👥8,822Population
💰$57,182Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$146,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 5.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic6.9%
Black5.5%
Asian0.3%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (1%)
HS Graduate1,745 (33.3%)
Some College1,035 (19.8%)
Associates547 (10.4%)
Bachelors344 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree1,513 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College19.8%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,182 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$146,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$804/mo
Total Housing Units3,517
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Newbern, TN

Newbern is a city in Tennessee, located in Dyer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,822 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Newbern is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,182 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Newbern is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $804 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newbern is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newbern
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38059 8,822 $57,182 $146,400 $804 1.4% 35.5% 67.8%