City

Ridgely, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,492Population
💰$33,750Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$80,200Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓15.9%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 17.3%Other: 6.9%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black17.3%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma135 (10.9%)
HS Graduate508 (40.9%)
Some College221 (17.8%)
Associates182 (14.6%)
Bachelors43 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree154 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 10.9%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS10.9%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College17.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.9%Renter: 59.1%Tenure
Owner40.9%
Renter59.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,750 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$80,200 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$613/mo
Total Housing Units1,126
Vacant Units169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Ridgely, TN

Ridgely is a city in Tennessee, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,492 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Ridgely is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgely is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $613 per month.

The population of Ridgely is less-educated. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ridgely
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38080 2,492 $33,750 $80,200 $613 5.2% 15.9% 40.9%