City

Ripley, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lauderdale County  ·  Tennessee

👥15,947Population
💰$48,578Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$137,600Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 37.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black37.3%
Asian0.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma132 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,111 (45.7%)
Some College1,634 (18.2%)
Associates1,110 (12.3%)
Bachelors725 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,284 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College18.2%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,578 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$137,600 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units7,070
Vacant Units998

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Ripley, TN

Ripley is a city in Tennessee, located in Lauderdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,947 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Ripley is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,578 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ripley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ripley is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ripley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38063 15,947 $48,578 $137,600 $731 4.7% 22.3% 63.4%