City

Pigeon Forge, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Sevier County  ·  Tennessee

👥6,469Population
💰$53,587Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$253,400Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.7%Hispanic: 22.7%Black: 2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 7%Race
White66.7%
Hispanic22.7%
Black2.0%
Asian1.6%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (2%)
HS Graduate1,300 (40.4%)
Some College526 (16.3%)
Associates600 (18.6%)
Bachelors208 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree522 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College16.3%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.6%Renter: 49.4%Tenure
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,587 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$253,400 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units5,570
Vacant Units3,113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Pigeon Forge, TN

Pigeon Forge is a city in Tennessee, located in Sevier County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 6,469 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Pigeon Forge is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,587 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pigeon Forge is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month.

The population of Pigeon Forge is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.72%).

Pigeon Forge, 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 Pigeon Forge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37863 6,469 $53,587 $253,400 $933 2.1% 22.7% 50.6%