City

Parsons, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,600Population
💰$42,955Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$105,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 119% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 4.7%Asian: 1.8%Other: 0.4%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Black4.7%
Asian1.8%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 119% above avg
No HS Diploma98 (3%)
HS Graduate1,552 (47.1%)
Some College574 (17.4%)
Associates355 (10.8%)
Bachelors288 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree427 (13%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College17.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,955 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$105,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units2,839
Vacant Units673

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Parsons, TN

Parsons is a city in Tennessee, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,600 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Parsons is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,955 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Parsons is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parsons is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parsons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38363 5,600 $42,955 $105,700 $720 10.7% 21.7% 66.4%