City

Piney Flats, TN

2 ZIP codes  ·  Sullivan County  ·  Tennessee

👥9,149Population
💰$84,894Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$306,300Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.3%Asian: 3%Other: 1.7%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.3%
Asian3.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma162 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,288 (21.5%)
Some College720 (12%)
Associates1,063 (17.7%)
Bachelors572 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree2,187 (36.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 12%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 36.5%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College12.0%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate36.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,894 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$306,300 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,117/mo
Total Housing Units3,790
Vacant Units320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
61%
About Piney Flats, TN

Piney Flats is a city in Tennessee, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 9,149 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Piney Flats is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,894 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Piney Flats is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $306,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,117 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Piney Flats is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.7%).

Piney Flats, TN offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Piney Flats
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37686 9,149 $84,894 $306,300 $1,117 2.0% 46.0% 77.9%

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