City

Obion, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Obion County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,760Population
💰$58,468Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$98,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic4.1%
Black3.2%
Asian0.2%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.7%)
HS Graduate437 (38.7%)
Some College258 (22.9%)
Associates140 (12.4%)
Bachelors138 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree137 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College22.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,468 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$98,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units972
Vacant Units132

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Obion, TN

Obion is a city in Tennessee, located in Obion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,760 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Obion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,468 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Obion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Obion is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Obion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38240 1,760 $58,468 $98,900 $929 1.0% 24.4% 65.2%