City

Palmer, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,729Population
💰$50,962Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$97,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White96.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
14%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.9%)
HS Graduate361 (36.2%)
Some College261 (26.2%)
Associates175 (17.6%)
Bachelors79 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree102 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College26.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,962 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$97,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$552/mo
Total Housing Units662
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Palmer, TN

Palmer is a city in Tennessee, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,729 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Palmer is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,962 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Palmer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $552 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palmer is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Palmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37365 1,729 $50,962 $97,600 $552 1.6% 18.2% 92.1%