City

Pocahontas, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardeman County  ·  Tennessee

👥1,014Population
💰$39,261Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$127,700Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓15.6%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊15.5%Unemployment▲ 217% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.4% Female 57.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 18%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black18.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
1%
25–44
30%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads15.6% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment15.5% ▲ 217% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (3.8%)
HS Graduate244 (38.5%)
Some College172 (27.2%)
Associates94 (14.8%)
Bachelors21 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree78 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 27.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College27.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,261 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$127,700 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units438
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
61%
About Pocahontas, TN

Pocahontas is a city in Tennessee, located in Hardeman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,014 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Pocahontas is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,261 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pocahontas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pocahontas is less-educated. 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pocahontas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38061 1,014 $39,261 $127,700 15.5% 15.6% 77.9%