City

Old Fort, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Tennessee

👥3,409Population
💰$49,432Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$116,600Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 129% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 5.8%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 129% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.1%)
HS Graduate895 (48.6%)
Some College308 (16.7%)
Associates146 (7.9%)
Bachelors167 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree305 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College16.7%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,432 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$116,600 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units1,553
Vacant Units202

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Old Fort, TN

Old Fort is a city in Tennessee, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,409 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Old Fort is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,432 is below the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Old Fort is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Old Fort is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Old Fort
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37362 3,409 $49,432 $116,600 $717 11.2% 25.6% 92.0%