City

Pleasant Shade, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Smith County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,418Population
💰$65,125Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$171,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 5.7%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate752 (46.2%)
Some College337 (20.7%)
Associates205 (12.6%)
Bachelors121 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree205 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College20.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,125 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$171,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$885/mo
Total Housing Units1,130
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Pleasant Shade, TN

Pleasant Shade is a city in Tennessee, located in Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,418 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Pleasant Shade is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,125 is near the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Shade is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $885 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Shade is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Shade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37145 2,418 $65,125 $171,600 $885 4.7% 20.1% 86.9%