City

Prospect, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Giles County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,833Population
💰$62,875Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$204,300Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic0.5%
Black7.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.6%)
HS Graduate712 (37.3%)
Some College383 (20.1%)
Associates294 (15.4%)
Bachelors146 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree361 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College20.1%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,875 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$204,300 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units1,348
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Prospect, TN

Prospect is a city in Tennessee, located in Giles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,833 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Prospect is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,875 is below the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prospect is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prospect is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prospect
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38477 2,833 $62,875 $204,300 $911 2.3% 26.6% 87.8%