City

Riceville, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  McMinn County  ·  Tennessee

👥5,244Population
💰$49,694Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$208,000Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.7%
Asian1.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma149 (4.3%)
HS Graduate1,334 (38.2%)
Some College830 (23.7%)
Associates472 (13.5%)
Bachelors267 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree444 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College23.7%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,694 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$208,000 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units2,066
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Riceville, TN

Riceville is a city in Tennessee, located in McMinn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,244 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Riceville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,694 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Riceville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riceville is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riceville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37370 5,244 $49,694 $208,000 $721 1.2% 20.3% 83.5%