City

Niota, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  McMinn County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,493Population
💰$63,922Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$210,900Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1%Asian: 2.8%Other: 7.2%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.0%
Asian2.8%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.7%)
HS Graduate902 (37.8%)
Some College576 (24.2%)
Associates233 (9.8%)
Bachelors209 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree424 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College24.2%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,922 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$210,900 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units1,760
Vacant Units214

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
61%
About Niota, TN

Niota is a city in Tennessee, located in McMinn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,493 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Niota is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,922 is below the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Niota is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Niota is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Niota
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37826 3,493 $63,922 $210,900 $835 1.9% 26.6% 85.8%