City

Oak Ridge, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Anderson County  ·  Tennessee

👥32,519Population
💰$70,795Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$234,500Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 6.1%Asian: 2.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic6.5%
Black6.1%
Asian2.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma191 (1%)
HS Graduate4,112 (20.7%)
Some College2,688 (13.5%)
Associates3,163 (15.9%)
Bachelors2,078 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree7,641 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad20.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,795 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$234,500 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,076/mo
Total Housing Units15,110
Vacant Units1,630

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge is a city in Tennessee, located in Anderson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,519 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Oak Ridge is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,795 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Ridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,076 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Ridge is well-educated. 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.16%).

Oak Ridge, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Oak Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37830 32,519 $70,795 $234,500 $1,076 4.7% 48.9% 65.0%

Look Up a ZIP Code

Enter a ZIP code or city name

Nearby Cities
Related Pages
Tennessee Rankings