City

Reliance, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Tennessee

👥489Population
💰$52,727Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂59.2Median Age
🏠$118,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.1% Female 40.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 12.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic8.8%
Black12.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
1%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (2.4%)
HS Graduate135 (35.5%)
Some College100 (26.3%)
Associates57 (15%)
Bachelors14 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree65 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 26.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College26.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,727 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$118,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units401
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Reliance, TN

Reliance is a city in Tennessee, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 489 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.2 years.

Economically, Reliance is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,727 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Reliance is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reliance is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Reliance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37369 489 $52,727 $118,000 8.3% 20.8% 86.7%